The Mental Game of Baseball: a Guide to Peak Performance

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In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game. The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.;The Mental Game Of Baseball; CONTENTS; Foreword; Introduction; PART ONE; 1. WHERE DOES IT START?; 2. ESTABLISHING PROPER GOALS; 3. EXPECTATIONS; 4. DEDICATION; 5. RESPONSIBILITY; 6. ATTITUDES; 7. CONFIDENCE; 8. LEARNING; 9. PREPARATION; 10. VISUALIZATION; 11. CONCENTRATION; 12. MENTAL DISCIPLINE; 13. RELAXATION; 14. THE WINNING WAY; PART TWO; Introduction; 15. HITTING; 16. PITCHING; 17. FIELDING; 18. BASERUNNING; APPENDIX: Task-Specific Goals; Player Self-Evaluation Forms. The Mental Game Of Baseball CONTENTS Foreword Introduction PART ONE 1. WHERE DOES IT START? 2. ESTABLISHING PROPER GOALS 3. EXPECTATIONS 4. DEDICATION 5. RESPONSIBILITY 6. ATTITUDES 7. CONFIDENCE 8. LEARNING 9. PREPARATION 10. VISUALIZATION 11. CONCENTRATION 12. MENTAL DISCIPLINE 13. RELAXATION 14. THE WINNING WAY PART TWO Introduction 15. HITTING 16. PITCHING 17. FIELDING 18. BASERUNNING APPENDIX: Task-Specific Goals Player Self-Evaluation Forms.