How Do You Bounce Back After Allowing A Home Run?
Pitching is more than how hard you can throw the ball, what kind of control you have and the ability to field your position. No matter how hard a thrower you are or how good a pitcher you are, there are going to be rough moments. Sometimes you will get hit hard and you will give up your share of home runs. The ability to bounce back after giving up a long ball may very well determine how long your career lasts as a pitcher. Maintain a cool demeanor on the mound. You are working to get the batter who is up to the plate out, and if you give up a home run, you have to move on to the next batter. There is no reason to get upset about giving up a hit. You have to keep a strong mental approach in order to hang in there and pitch six innings or more. Think about the next hitter. Some days you will have your best stuff and dominate the opposition. Other days you will struggle to get hitters out. Either way you are expected to win your share of games. From time to time, you will give up the hom