I have been studying with a mental game coach.
I pitch the night before I pitch.
This is how it works.
At night, I relax in bed and my mental projector begins to film the scene I will face the next day. I see myself in my mind's eye throwing easily and confidently as I sense my muscles begin to unwind and my body adapts to the mental workout.
A measured sense of balance and relaxation fills my chest. I breathe fully and the air escapes my lungs enhances my sense of calm. I have never previously discovered such a sense of peace.
My movie in my mind continues as I begin to add some pace to my warm-ups. Now, I am throwing all of my pitches with crispness and velocity. The ball is exploding into my receiver's oversized glove. The pop into his glove has some of the opposing players shooting looks my way. Clearly, they are intimidated by the sounds of my pitching. Purposely, I back off a bit on the velocity. No sense showing all of my tools before the game ever begins.
Now, I am in a perfect groove. I can throw the ball wherever I want, whenever I want. I have no fear of any batter. I know they have fear of me. When I take the mound tomorrow, I will recall this fresh film I have developed in my mind. I will remember what it was like to have impeccable control. I will remember the intimidated glances of the opposition. I will take in the entire scene and apply the movies I have made in my mind.
I have completed my mental preparation. I am fatigued from my mental workout. It is a sweet fatigue and soon, I drift off to sleep.
Tomorrow, I will wake refreshed and with a fresh video in mind, I will immediately lock into a positive vibe which will carry me right through my game.
Once I was a talented athlete with an idea how to pitch.
Now, I am a talented athlete, mentally prepared to pitch and win.
I am destined to become a champion.
Steve Tarde teaches athletes how to use their mind to become champions. It is the same formula he teaches entrepreneurs to succeed in business and students to become superstars in the classroom. Contact him through his blog at www.steve-tarde.blogspot.com
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