Blinking/Flinching

[JFlores]

Sometimes i have that problem as well, what I do is I just breathe normally and dont look at the pitcher till he is set, when he is about to pitch, I breathe in and hold it till the ball reaches the mitt...seems to work, I also find myself not moving as much when I am working the scissor, dont know why.

[Rcichon]

I have used is to blink several times during the pitch (in the time you're watching for the balk), then hold the eyes open maybe a little wider than usual, and tell yourself, "DO NOT BLINK".

It takes some time but it seems to work for me.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Whenever I found myself getting a little flinchy, I would tell myself that I'm just a spectator with the best seat in the house, and to just relax and watch the pitch like I would if I were behind the fence. Works everytime.

[NYBLUE]

Originally Posted by Rcichon

I have used is to blink several times during the pitch (in the time you're watching for the balk), then hold the eyes open maybe a little wider than usual, and tell yourself, "DO NOT BLINK".

It takes some time but it seems to work for me.

I work fastpitch, not hardball, but this is what works for me.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by JFlores

Sometimes i have that problem as well, what I do is I just breathe normally and dont look at the pitcher till he is set, when he is about to pitch, I breathe in and hold it till the ball reaches the mitt...seems to work, I also find myself not moving as much when I am working the scissor, dont know why.

It is more relaxing to breathe out and hold as the pitcher begins his delivery.

[JFlores]

Originally Posted by mbyron

It is more relaxing to breathe out and hold as the pitcher begins his delivery.

I think your right.

[tibear]

Originally Posted by JFlores

Sometimes i have that problem as well, what I do is I just breathe normally and dont look at the pitcher till he is set, when he is about to pitch, I breathe in and hold it till the ball reaches the mitt...seems to work, I also find myself not moving as much when I am working the scissor, dont know why.

If you don't look at the pitcher until he is set, how do you know when to look???

Always keep your eye on the ball.....ALWAYS.

You'll be in deep doodoo if something happens while you're "not looking". What are you going to tell the coach, "Sorry coach, I don't watch the ball until the pitcher is set."