Mental Baseball Batting Training

Have you ever considered that part of baseball batting training involves mental training too?  If hitting isn't just physical then it's got to be mental too, right?  All the great hitters know you need to have your head ready and not just your swing.

Some of the players I have studied always talk about the on-deck circle being a place of focus and mental preparation. You must know what the game situation is.  Are there runners on base?  How many outs?  Where do you want to hit the ball?  How can you best help your team win?

These are all questions you should ask yourself.  Believe me, it doesn't take even five minutes to go over these scenarios.  It might only take 15 seconds. 

Next you should study the pitcher.  How fast is he throwing?  Does he do anything to tip you off when he's about to throw an off-speed pitch?  What pitches does he throw when he's ahead or behind a hitter in the count? 

Also take this opportunity to loosen your muscles.  Take some practice cuts and time your swings to the incoming pitch.  Anticipate what you're going to see and visualize yourself hitting the ball.

This is just one area you can fit into your baseball batting training whether it's pre-season or during the season.  I have one more challenge for you.  Even when you're in the dugout I would keep a close eye on your teammates when they go up to bat.  Really focus on what the pitcher is doing and how your teammates handle it.