Slumps are a reality in baseball.  But, mentally tough baseball players are able to limit and contain slumps.  Mentally tough players have 3 game slumps, other players have 3 week long slumps.  We discuss four steps to limiting and containing slumps:

 

1. Maintain perspective - slumps start and end.  

2. Maintain your confidence.  If you don't feel confident, then at least act confident.

3. Relax - don't put extra pressure on yourself.  Don't try hard, instead try easy.

4. Contain the slump to just one part of the game.  If you are in a hitting slump, leave the slump in the batter's box.  Don't tale your slump onto the mound, or onto the field with you.

 

Remember - everyone has slumps.  The secret is to make them short and contained.