Trosky Tuesday #53 - Completing the 10 COMMON FLAWS (of the amateur infielder) #10 Taking Pitches Off

Update: 2021-06-08

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Not taking pitches off!
Turning double plays
Watch a video of yourself so you can actually see what you look like.
All players instill information differently.
Mental focus...prepared to be in the moment
Be where your feet are
Baseball instincts
Understanding where to go in any given situations
Preparation between each pitch
“The mind is the engine”
Pre pitch...all players on the field are on time and ready to go.
The more the players the less you will get the ball.
Have to have the belief the ball is going to come to be.
Every single play matters!
“Process over results”
I will beat you with my make up
Build the foundation..build your makeup
Infielders number one goal is not to take pitches off
Where are we going to go with the ball before the pitch?
Process the outs, runs, hitter, runner.
Routine, process
Negative thoughts create tension.
Wanting the ball!
The best in the game make errors...the young athlete are allowed to make mistakes
Compete with confidence
Coaches create tension on their players.
Inconsistency in their posture on each pitch
Posture, launch
Lack of intent, Sense of urgency
Lack of repeatability
When the mind is clear and focused
The heart cannot slow down if it is not clear.
Study the game
How to separate yourself from every other athlete?
Being in the right place at the right time
How was the athlete's attitude before each pitch? Did he get out the previous inning?
“Be in the zone”
The higher level of talent can get away with not being on time.
Teaching concepts repeatability
Be patient in player development
Holding yourself accountable
Teach the process and understand the why
Situational awareness
Anticipate the ball
Reflection, assessment
Understanding a checklist
How to get players to “buy in” to not taking pitches off
Film your players for an entire game and see if your players take pitches off.
Access videos and have your players watch.
Show the players the good first then break them down and then build them up.
Movement, posture, confidence, timing, anticipation, intent, preparation
The play is made beforehand…preparation