To those of you who are a softball player and follow me, here's some words of advice I found on some softball site. I thought it might come in handy.
1. Always prepared. Stepped in the field ready to play softball.
2. Allow no room for distractions. A good hitter nails his attention on the game.
3. Learn from the pitcher. By observing the pitcher, you can pick valuable information that you can use during the play. Watch and learn from him as you read his style.
4. Be triumphant over fear. Never be engulfed by fear when you enter into the field. Allowing fear to develop can only ruin your entire softball game performance.
5. Be confident. As you approach the plate, stand with no trace of hesitation and tension. You have to believe in yourself that you can and that you are a great hitter.
6. Feel easy on the plate. As you take your stance, pose comfortably. Concentration may be lost when you feel uneasy on the plate. Avoid stance or positions that you are not accustomed with. You have to remember that physical balanced and easiness at the plate is an important consideration to create a great hit.
7. Relax. Ease the tension by taking a deep breath. Proper breathing can make you feel relax while your concentration is enhanced by having a peace of mind.
8. Focus on the pitch. Once you are in the box, your eyes must tightly focus on the ball. Never allow your mind or eyes to wander outside or inside the field.
9. Smash the ball. When the pitcher throws the ball, expect that it would be in the strike zone. Smash the ball hard when it is strike and leave the barrel cocked if it is a ball.
10. Think of success. You have to be optimistic. All your focus and efforts are towards victory. However, when changes on the softball hitting plan are needed, do so, as long as they are not radical changes on the plan.
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