Do You Struggle With Being Calm During Games?
In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Fear of Failure and Mental Toughness in Sports.
Do you have trouble relaxing and being calm in competition?
Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week:
ISAIAH ASKS: “I’m having trouble relaxing and being calm while pitching or in the batter’s box. I feel great when I’m in the cage or in the bullpen pitching but I’m a whole different player during the game. How can I be more mentally tough on the mound or in the batter’s box during a game situation?”
Watch the video below to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about Fear of Failure and Mental Toughness in Sports.
Video on Remaining Calm
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