No Groundballs
The Official Blog of Rob Crews and Complete Game.
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...
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...
part three of a three-part series on flow state
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The history of baseball and softball is filled with remarkable examples of players achieving transcendent performance through flow state. These stor...
Part two of a three-part series on Flow State
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Achieving Flow State at the Plate
Baseball and softball players can't just flip a switch to enter flow state, but they can create the optimal conditi...
Baseball and softball are demanding sports that require not just physical prowess, but significant mental fortitude. While most athletes focus on physical training and skill development, mental recove...
Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Baseball and Softball Players
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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...
Beyond the physical skills, baseball and softball teach invaluable life lessons about handling adversity. When a hitter steps into the box with two outs and runners in scoring position, they're not ju...
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...
Here’s how we’re applying Wabi-Sabi principles to the diamond:
 1. Embracing Imperfection:Â
 • A bad at-bat, a missed play, or a tough loss are not failures—they’re opportunities for growth.
 • Jus...