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With the start of baseball season there is some key components to how you prepare to go through a long season. Even at the lower levels of baseball the season is a grind. Baseball seems the most dramatic because of the amount of games but most sport season are a grind. As you prepare to actually go into the season and try to perform your best there are some key things you want to be aware of.

 

Your goals should not be focused on each individual game. The goals should be long-term, allowing yourself the opportunity to be at your best over a period of time, not just on one day. By focusing on one day/one-game you are actually allowing yourself an easier time to fail and not meet expectations. Yet do not mistake the fact that your focus and preparation is important for each game.

For each game you want to have the same type of preparation. You want to approach the game the same way each time and play the same way you know how to. That should be your only expectation during the long season. In baseball, you also want to be aware of your role is and what the coach expects of you. If you’re someone is expected to get on base often, then having a goal of improving your home run amount by 10% is not helping anybody.

Also, in a sport like baseball, a lot of physical motions are used in the same situation over and over again. For example, being at bat or pitching the ball are routine and rhythmic motions. Make sure you have routines/rituals that allow you to be ready and prepared each time the situations going to occur. They should be that you feel the same every time and that your approach is the same whether it’s the first inning, third inning, or bottom of the 9th. The power of a routine is in preparation is one area during a long season where you can feel comfortable, keep your confidence level up, and minimize any slumps.

Be patient and remember that a long season is collection of smaller pieces. Be prepared for the small pieces but don’t get discouraged by the small mistakes.

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