Slumps and pressure
Ready when: Reading the game (a1) begun.
What the coach teaches
Forgetting an out quickly, staying calm with runners on base, and accepting failure as a normal part of the game (even the best batters are out most of the time).
At home, safe only
A calm routine before the first pitch; no talk of results at dinner.
Ask the club
How many games a week and how much rest.
What you can see from the side
A consistent routine after a strikeout.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The player uses the routine after 3 outs in a row.
Stop and get a coach when
The player says they hate the game.
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