Confidence Routine
Dugout Master ✓ Official Dugout Master drill
Players develop a repeatable pre-pitch routine using breathing, focus cues, and positive self-talk.
Mental Skills⏱ 10 min👥 2-24 players
Setup
Work at the plate, on the mound, and in the field — every player builds a routine for their own spot. Give each player an index card to write their routine on. Keep the cards; revisit them in a month.
Execution
- Each player writes down three steps: a physical action, a breath, and a cue word.
- Players walk through their routine five times at their position, out loud.
- Players run the routine before every rep of a normal fielding or hitting block.
- Coach randomly stops the drill and asks a player to name their cue word.
- Players write the final version on the card and keep it in their bag.
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