 PRE-GAME COMMITMENT
Part of my pre-game routine is going over the
hitters in my mind. Because I have worked on
developing my own pitching philosophy I have a
plan going into each game. I go over the
opposing hitters and develop a strategy.
Having a pre-game strategy helps take the
pressure off and allows me to focus on one
hitter at a time and one pitch at a time. Because
I never doubt my pitch selection, I direct my
focus so that I am totally committed on every
pitch throughout the game.
Nolan Ryan with the Angels
PERFECT PRACTICE
I take advantage of every practice situation. I
use my time wisely to prepare for the next game.
I go at practice with the same focus and
intensity as if it were a real game. I use this
time to mentally prepare so I always set time
aside to simulate game pressure situations.
I know that pressure is something that I can
control. Pressure for me means opportunity.
Bob Feller won 266 games between 1936 and 1956 and may be the most intimidating hurler the game
has ever seen. Get his pitching tips at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni web site.
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