The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance
by H. A. Dorfman, Karl Kuehl
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Author: H. A. Dorfman, Karl KuehlEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-05-16
ISBN: 1888698543
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
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- ISBN13: 9781888698541
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance
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Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. It has not only changed the way I play the game of baseball, its changed the way I've played life. I am a baseball player myself, and have always loved the game. When I would play, I would always get nervous when I would hit, and I'd say to myself "I've gotta get a hit.....", and when I didn't, it threw off my game. My friends on the team were having sucess, and I was riding the bench, because my production had suffered. I was a nervous wreck. Then, I read this book. I read about real-life examples of this in the majors (Doug DecCines, Joe Carter, and other notable ballplayers) and it helped me. It says in the book that having a relaxed attitude while at the plate, and in all areas of baseball, will help you be more sucessful. The year after reading this book, I was the starting centerfielder, cleanup hitter, and I was coming up big in key situations. Why? This book convinced me, that sucess in baseball stems from hard-work and confidence. I already knew this, but this book also helped me put this to action. It revealed concentraion and relaxation techniques (deep breathing) I use while in the batter's box. Since then, I've read this book probably 5 times, and learn something more every time. Also noteworthy, I've realized paraells between baseball and life. In life, you have to have confidence in your abilities as well. Usually nervous in front of an audience, I've become a decent public speaker, thanks to more confidence. Looking back, I thought my dream of becoming a major league baseball player was done, and I was about to quit, forever. I then read this book. I still don't know if I'll ever make it to the bigs, but at least I'll go down trying.
Summary of The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance
Without a doubt the classic guide to mental performance enhancement for baseball. Here in the third edition, 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.Baseball Books
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