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Do you play or do you compete?

May 3, 2018 by  
Filed under Make Up, Mental Side

A lot of kids across the world play baseball.  Not as many compete.  There is a huge difference between the two.

A kid who plays the game:

  • Shows up when the coach tells him to.
  • Practices well if a coach is watching.
  • Is content with going base-to-base.
  • Is ok with losing if he goes 3-4 at the plate or has 10 strikeouts on the mound.
  • Would rather be a cheerleader during crunch time instead of having the ball or bat in their hand(s).
  • Wait for the coach to call a practice.
  • Takes no risks.  Only does what the coach tells him to do.
  • Only likes to practice the things they do well.
  • Complains about “the grind” of a baseball season.
  • Views opponents as friends and peers during the game.

A kid who competes …

  • Shows up at whatever time is necessary to prepare himself for the game.
  • Is at 100% focus every second he is between the foul lines.
  • Looks for opportunities to take additional bases.
  • Is not ok with losing at any time.
  • Wants the ball in their hand or be in the box with the game on the line.
  • Practices whenever and wherever they get the chance.  Even if it’s by themselves.
  • Understands that they will often see opportunities on the field that a coach cannot and takes action on their own.
  • Practices what they need to work on.
  • Relishes “the grind” of the baseball season.
  • Views opponents as the enemy during games.

Do you play the game or do you compete?  Which one it is will go a long way in determining how far you go in the game.

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