In addition to his work with LaunchTech Communications, Wayne Schepens enjoys baseball. Wayne Schepens likes to study the ways in which baseball players develop their speed, agility, and mental stamina for the game.
Pitchers can be greatly improve if they focus on the mental aspects of the game. As initiators of the action of every play, pitchers have a great deal of control over the game. However, their role is typically finished once the ball is in play, unless a ball is thrown straight back to the mound. Good pitching, therefore, requires a strong focus on what a pitcher can control.
With that said, a clear, actionable plan, such as throwing a specific type of pitch or aiming for a specific location, will go much further than if a pitcher just focuses on the end result. However, pitchers can also benefit greatly from focusing on the future and pitching with conviction. Throwing the wrong pitch well will yield better results than throwing the right pitch while nervous or doubting oneself. Also, focusing on the next pitch rather than focusing on the last one helps. Furthermore, pitchers who begin to feel frustrated should take a moment to re-center themselves before pitching again.
