No Groundballs

The Official Blog of Rob Crews and Complete Game.

The Paradox of Performance: How Trying Less Can Make You a Better Hitter Mar 23, 2025

The Paradox of Performance: How Trying Less Can Make You a Better Hitter

Have you ever noticed that the harder you try to get a hit, the more elusive success becomes? Or that your best at-bats often ...

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The Confidence Crisis: Why Today's Athletes Struggle with Self-Esteem & How We Can Help Mar 16, 2025

In the dugouts, locker rooms, and sidelines across America, there's a growing problem that can't be fixed with more practice or better equipment. Today's athletes—from youth leagues to the college ran...

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Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: The Hidden Game-Changer for Baseball Hitters Mar 02, 2025

You've been there before. Bottom of the 7th, down by one, runners on first and second. As you step to the plate, that familiar feeling creeps in: "I've never hit well against this pitcher." Your bod

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The Power of One Mind: How Humility Breeds Team Success Feb 23, 2025

Picture this: it's the bottom of the seventh, bases loaded, full count, and your team is clinging to a one-run lead. The entire team stands on the field, sharing a single moment in time. The pitcher g...

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Professional Examples of Flow State Excellence Feb 02, 2025

part three of a three-part series on flow state

 

The history of baseball and softball is filled with remarkable examples of players achieving transcendent performance through flow state. These stor...

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Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Baseball and Softball Players Dec 29, 2024

Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Baseball and Softball Players

 

In baseball and softball, the difference between a hard hit ball and a miss-hit can often comes down to milliseconds. The ability to trac...

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Building Confidence in the Off-Season Dec 08, 2024

Building Confidence in the Off-Season

The off-season isn't just about physical preparation – it's a crucial time to develop the mental fortitude that separates good hitters from great ones. While man...

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Embracing Wabi Sabi in Sports Performance Nov 26, 2024

Here’s how we’re applying Wabi-Sabi principles to the diamond:

 1. Embracing Imperfection: 

 • A bad at-bat, a missed play, or a tough loss are not failures—they’re opportunities for growth.

 • Jus...

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