Building a baseball IQ
Culture
Development
Prepare
Positioning
Be present
Don’t take pitches off
Focus
One pitch at a time
Being on time (pre step)
Knowing the speed of the runner
Reading hitters bat speed depending on pitch: (Fastball, Changeup, Curveball)
Knowing your Strengths and Weakness
Stay Coachable
Pitch to Pitch
Experience
Instinct takes time
Getting out of your comfort zone
Learn to love the game
Trick the brain, Train the brain
Learn how to lose
Being comfortable in an uncomfortable situation
Learn to embrace umpires
Coaches influencing positioning
“Players” are their best coaches
Understanding when to shift as a defender
“I may be wrong, but I will never be in doubt”
Willing to take chances
Embrace the process
Ability to understand the ups and downs
Perspective
Dont be your own enemy
Setting up picks
“The more you give, the more you receive”
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