Have you ever been in the situation where there always seems to be a team that absolutely, positively always beats your team? Regardless of the weather, who is playing, who has the lead at the end of the game, etc… you never win. I can’t explain it and I don’t know what to call it and I think you know what I mean. Well, that’s the feeling of being mentally dominated by your opponent.

You can reverse your luck if you clear your mind of all negative thoughts and apply some of these tips:

1. Master using Zen Master Mind techniques – You can mentally dominate your opponent by applying ancient techniques from Zen and martial arts experts. Experts have had thousands of years to train the mind. The teachings of oriental martial arts and zen meditation focus on mental exercises to control situations and always have an advantage over the competition. Martial arts experts are well known for staying focused and having an extremely high tolerance for pain.
2. Have confidence and cohesion as a team – To dominate your opponent you must have complete confidence in yourself and your teammates. It has been proven time and time again that a team with good chemistry can beat a team full of superstars. What is the difference? The mental superiority of a cohesive unit sends something strong at opponents that can completely intimidate an opponent.
3. Be aggressive and take advantage of mental errors – Another thing you can do to take advantage of your opponent is to be aggressive on the basic lanes, root for your teammates, take advantage of your opponent’s mental lapses, and just rush. I have seen an aggressive baserunner change the momentum of the game by stealing a base. The next thing that happens is a hit or pass, and the momentum begins to oscillate. It’s amazing how quickly momentum can change in a game of ball.
4. anticipate the game – As a defensive player, walk through the scenarios of what to do if you get hit by the ball. Analyze the scenarios that can occur: Are there guys on base, how many outs, is this guy a drag hitter, is he a curveball or a fastball? Analyze these thoughts and come up with a strategy. There is nothing worse than destroying the momentum of another team by making a great defensive play. He will bring a huge boost to his teammates.

Conclusion – Mentally dominate your opponent by being prepared, exuding confidence, playing aggressively and anticipating every move.