| In this day and age, with everything we've got | | | | base. |
| going on, it's too easy to get distracted. And | | | | Talk to Your Teammates Another tip for avoiding |
| playing baseball is no different. Distraction is | | | | distractions is to constantly talk to your |
| something that you voluntarily give your attention, | | | | teammates. Let them know how many outs |
| diverting it from whatever else you were doing. | | | | there are, how many men are on base and what |
| Distraction can dull your mental abilities for an | | | | to do when the ball comes their way. Also can be |
| instant; enough time to miss a crucial point in a | | | | stay active by backing up throws and making |
| game. | | | | sure you're players are positioned correctly |
| Examples of Getting Distracted? How easy is it to | | | | defensively. |
| get distracted? Right now try to clear your mind | | | | Avoid Looking Around Try to avoid looking at the |
| of all thoughts for just 30 seconds. Try it, | | | | scoreboard and your family and friends in the |
| concentrate only your breathing, no thinking about | | | | stands. Avoid talking about anything about the |
| having to go to the bank tomorrow, gotta feed | | | | game. When you're in the dugout stay focused on |
| the cat, etc. etc. | | | | the game. |
| How Do You Block Out Distractions The way to | | | | There are mental exercises you can perform to |
| block out distractions in a baseball game is to | | | | increase your attention span and avoid |
| focus on the task at-hand. If you're in the field go | | | | distractions. In fact, activities such as meditation |
| over what you will do if the ball is hit to you. If | | | | and yoga will significantly increase your overall |
| you are up at bat - did you watch the pitches | | | | mental awareness and help you skip those |
| while you were on deck? Do you know how | | | | distractions. |
| many outs there are on, how many men are on | | | | |