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Texas Rangers' Josh Jung: "The Moment You Overthink, You’ve Already Lost"

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The Mental Game of Hitting

This chapter explores the psychological challenges and instinctual skills necessary for successful baseball hitting, particularly under pressure. It addresses the effects of the pitch clock on players' mental focus and the importance of maintaining rituals to manage performance anxiety. The speakers emphasize trusting one's training and instincts to enhance execution while avoiding the pitfalls of overthinking and reliance on superstitions.

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