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The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance Paperback – May 28, 2002

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Without a doubt the classic guide to mental performance enhancement for baseball. Here in the third edition, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game. The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.
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This is the most helpful book I've ever read. I, along with several of my teammates refer to Mental Game of Baseball as the 'Baseball Bible.' -- Al Leiter, former all-star pitcher

Coaching the Mental Game is a must for managers and coaches at every level. -- Peter Gammons, ESPN the Magazine

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H.A. Dorfman was a noted sports psychologist as well as a sports psychology counselor with the Scott Boras Agency. Recognized as a leading sports psychologist across the world, Dorfman was also a columnist and freelance journalist with articles appearing in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Miami Herald. He has authored three other books: Coaching the Mental Game, The Mental ABC's of Pitching, and The Mental Keys to Hitting.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Diamond Communications; Third edition (May 28, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1888698543
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1888698541
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.34 x 0.95 x 8.98 inches
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Rich P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide for the Mental Approach to Baseball... and Life
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013
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I bought this book hoping to get some tips to help my 9 year old son in little league. He's not a natural athlete, but he really loves the game an can do OK. During practice and in the batting cages, he doesn't have a lot of power but he makes good solid contact, and in his past 2 years playing he rarely struck out. Since moving up to pony ball he had really struggled to make contact, 2-3 Ks per game. I knew it was mostly in his head, as his mechanics are quite solid. We were both frustrated, and I didn't want him to lose his love of baseball because of it.

This book was VERY helpful for every aspect of the game, be it hitting, fielding, pitching, or baserunning. It discussed both good and bad mental approaches to the game, with real world examples taken from MLB, like Doug DeCinces struggling to fill Brooks Robinson's shoes to Steve Sax's difficulties throwing to first, and how a change in approach can make all the difference.
The lessons discussed, from attitudes and confidence, to taking control and responsibility for your actions, can be applied not just to baseball but to life in general, and help guide you to success.

Applying lessons from the book, my son has learned to quiet all the thoughts and pressures in his head when he is at the plate, and in the field, and trust his skills. He will never be Ted Williams, but he's making contact again, and having some success. His team just won the league championship, and he now feels he contributed. Most importantly, though, his is smiling again and having fun playing.

Even if you have only a casual interest in baseball, I highly recommend this book.
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Anthony Dobrowolski
5.0 out of 5 stars The Baseball Bible
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2010
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I love this book. It has not only changed the way I play the game of baseball, its changed the way I've played life. I am a baseball player myself, and have always loved the game. When I would play, I would always get nervous when I would hit, and I'd say to myself "I've gotta get a hit.....", and when I didn't, it threw off my game. My friends on the team were having sucess, and I was riding the bench, because my production had suffered. I was a nervous wreck. Then, I read this book. I read about real-life examples of this in the majors (Doug DecCines, Joe Carter, and other notable ballplayers) and it helped me. It says in the book that having a relaxed attitude while at the plate, and in all areas of baseball, will help you be more sucessful. The year after reading this book, I was the starting centerfielder, cleanup hitter, and I was coming up big in key situations. Why? This book convinced me, that sucess in baseball stems from hard-work and confidence. I already knew this, but this book also helped me put this to action. It revealed concentraion and relaxation techniques (deep breathing) I use while in the batter's box. Since then, I've read this book probably 5 times, and learn something more every time. Also noteworthy, I've realized paraells between baseball and life. In life, you have to have confidence in your abilities as well. Usually nervous in front of an audience, I've become a decent public speaker, thanks to more confidence. Looking back, I thought my dream of becoming a major league baseball player was done, and I was about to quit, forever. I then read this book. I still don't know if I'll ever make it to the bigs, but at least I'll go down trying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All perfect!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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outfielder86
4.0 out of 5 stars Give This a Shot
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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I have given this four stars because it's basically an incomplete review, but the early returns are positive. I bought this for my fifteen year old son who has played baseball since he was in kindergarten. He loves the game and always has, but he has struggled since beginning high school ball, particularly at the plate (he is currently a sophomore). He has always had a lot of team and individual success in this sport, so I was looking for something to help him. He even mentioned that he used to relish coming to the plate in high pressure situations, but recently, he wasn't nearly as confident as he used to be. A couple of years ago, when the Cleveland Indians' Corey Kluber won the American League Cy Young Award, in one of his interviews, he credited Harvey Dorfman's book on pitching as to how he keeps such an even keel. If you watch Corey pitch, you can't tell if he just gave up a three-run jack or if he struck out the side on nine pitches. His demeanor remains the same. Encouraged by that endorsement, and positive reviews on Amazon, I picked out this book for my son based on the fact that this particular book covers the entire game of baseball. He read two chapters the other night, and played in a game the next day. In that game, he went 2-4 with 4 RBIs, his first solid hits in some time, and just missed an infield single on a bang-bang call at first. As he took the field after his first RBI single, he found me in the stands with a smile on his face and mouthed the words, "It's the book." For him to have read only two chapters so far and give that book direct credit for his success the NEXT DAY speaks volumes. I have to highly recommend this for anyone who wants to get better mentally in the game of baseball, and watch that mental clarity and toughness translate to on-field success.
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BaseBall Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mental Game of Baseball
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2011
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If your looking to read a good book on baseball performance this is the book, but let me tell you, take your time reading it are you will be wasting your time and money. Start reading the last 4 chapter of the book, why because this is were the meat of the book is. Then start reading chapter 1,2 3, etc... to get the most out of this book read only one chapter a day, thats only 30 pages a day until chapter "12", thats 60 pages read only half of-then the rest the next day. When your done with the book, your not done, read the last 4 chapters again PITCHING, RUNNING, BATTING, AND INFIELD. Just take your time, the book level is for a 5th grader and older. The book deal with your acts as a baseball-player, If you strike out, don't cry move on. Set your self a goal and stick to it. Remember to all its just a game, you can not win all your games and if you do, remember one day the team is going to loose. So except it now. This book will help you understand the mental game of baseball.

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asdr
5.0 out of 5 stars Flow
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2020
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The author reminds you how to make the mental mechanics simple to the point that you should approach the task with no relevance for fluid follow through. I recommend it for any calling where performance required.
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Cody Cain
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book on the mental side of baseball
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2014
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Fantastic book on the mental side of baseball. I used it myself in my playing days and now recommend it to the kids that I coach. The mental side of the game is often under coached with too many coaches focussed on the physical side of the game only. The strategies in this book help players of all ages improve their performance through implementing a structured and controlled mental approach that allows players to keep focussed and positive even during times of adversity on and off the field. I cannot recommend this book enough.
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rbarling
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read. Wish I known this and mastered my ...
Reviewed in Australia on November 10, 2015
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A wonderful read. Wish I known this and mastered my psychology 35 years ago.
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Jerry Cassells
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical book
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2019
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Best book written to date on this subject.
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Caryl-Leigh MacKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2015
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Amazing book for anyone who plays ball, or has kids playing ball.
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