In this book, hanson explores in great depth the mental aspect of the game and how to use a good mental approach to your advantage. This book teaches the mental skills you need to gain a competitive edge. The top programs at all levels have been using it for years. Headsup baseball by tom hanson on free audio book download. A headsup player has confidence in his ability, keeps control in pressure situations, and focuses on one pitch at. Energy spent worrying about what is outside of your control takes away from the energy needed to focus on your performance.
Headsup baseball, by tom hanson is an instuctional nonfiction novel that details the ins and outs of playing baseball. Overcome the failure, frustration and fear that the game throws at you each day. I feel the authors of headsup baseball help to demystify the mental side of baseball for players. I will always keep these tools in the back of my mind so they are there when i need them. A headsup player has confidence in his ability, keeps control in pressure situations, and focuses on one pitch at a. Start competing with confidence, consistency, and composure under pressure. Ravizza, ken and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. This book provides practical strategies for developing the mental skills which help speed you to your full potential. Many books talk about the mental game of baseball, but i especially love the hands on suggestions this book gives to players to work on their mental game. Playing the game one pitch at a time paperback may 11, 1998 by tom hanson author, ken ravizza author. Dave winfield what does it mean to play headsup baseball.