Im have problems pitching but only when someones in the batters box?

Question

The batter naturally becomes my target, my coach always thinks i should start the next game because during warm up and practice i can knock a dime off of a shot glass, is there any tips anyone can give me to work this out. also i have affective breaking pitches that i need to keep down. once again during warm up and practice its nasty but during a game it stays up and hangs a bit

Answer 1

dont think about the batter. Concentrate only on your catcher and his glove. After u get the hang of it more youll be great.

Answer 2

I am sure that your coach has told you exactly what all of the previous answers said,just relax and throw strikes. But that does not get to the root of the problem. You need to throw more with someone in the box. You can also practice this by having your catcher set up next to a tree. Or you could try putting a broom in a bucket of sand. Move it from lefty to righty but always have an object in the batters box . Then focus on the glove and don't take your eyes off of it until the catcher catches the ball. This will fix the problem, but it won't happen overnight. Practice every chance you get.

Answer 3

It's obviously a psychological matter and not a physical one.  You could try to calm yourself down before every pitch, until your comfortable.  I'd take a deep breath before each pitch to stay calm.  Also, try to mentally block out the batter, and just imagine you and the catcher.  Focus on the glove, and just play catch.

Answer 4

I use to have the same problem. You're probably nervous that you'll hit the batter. Just remember that if you pitch like you do in warm-ups there is no way you can hit him. It's all in your head.

Answer 5

Try another position. I had the same problem, but because i pitched i had a strong arm, so i played a lot of ss and cf. But if you're determined to become a pitcher you just need to practice. You need to get in the right state of mind and want to face hitters. You need to have an atitude such as Papelbon has. That you're better than everyone you are facing and they cant touch you. Its all in your head.