Blinking/Flinching

[jdmara]

I had a rookie ask me the other night about "tricks" to stop blinking and flinching when the batter swings. I really didn't have an answer for him. What are the "tricks" you all have heard of/used to stop blinking/flinching?

I told him flinching is caused by not trusting your catcher and equipment. There is a reason you buy the best equipment, it's so you're protected. The blinking issue...I'm not quite sure now to fix it for him. Thanks for your thoughts

-Josh