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Is it necessary to practice sports every day to be good at them
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:14 pm
Obviously, there are some sports that require more precision than other i.e. golf where more practice may improve your game to a point. But in a sport like baseball, do you really improve on a day to day basis once you’ve reached a certain level? Does Mike Trout really need to take BP every day? Does your average high school infielder really get better by taking ground balls every day during the season? Could teams take more days off and still be good? (Obviously I’m not saying that practice is useless, just that the frequency of practice is probably overkill.).
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Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:19 pm to StatMaster
instead of the we talkin bout practice gif, i like to go a different direction and ask if tawanna told you that? where you hear that from?
Did Tawanna Tell you That. Did Tawanna Tell you that? you keep it real with me ill keep it real witchu. cuase i aint front no games.
Did Tawanna Tell you That. Did Tawanna Tell you that? you keep it real with me ill keep it real witchu. cuase i aint front no games.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:20 pm to StatMaster
No
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:20 pm to StatMaster
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But in a sport like baseball, do you really improve on a day to day basis once you’ve reached a certain level? Does Mike Trout really need to take BP every day? Does your average high school infielder really get better by taking ground balls every day during the season?
Yes, because if you don't consistently see different speeds and movement on pitches, you lose the hand eye coordination and timing to hit it or catch it.
There is obviously a fatigue factor from overworking, but it's necessary to not lose that edge.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:21 pm to StatMaster
At a point there's diminishing returns. 100 hours in the batting cages does a lot more for a novice than it does for Mike Trout.
But to answer your question, I think you can always get better, it's just balancing how much better you can get after a certain point with overtraining.
But to answer your question, I think you can always get better, it's just balancing how much better you can get after a certain point with overtraining.
This post was edited on 5/17/18 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:24 pm to JetsetNuggs
quote:Yes but the pitches you see in BP are nothing close to those in a game. BP is more about tuning your swing and less about preparing for different pitches IMO.
Yes, because if you don't consistently see different speeds and movement on pitches, you lose the hand eye coordination and timing to hit it or catch it
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:28 pm to StatMaster
yes, especially in baseball. very necessary
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:30 pm to Lester Earl
is baseball your niche or is it more football?
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:33 pm to Chad504boy
I can tell you I don't have a specific niche, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:34 pm to StatMaster
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Does Mike Trout really need to take BP every day? Does your average high school infielder really get better by taking ground balls every day during the season? Could teams take more days off and still be good?
This is a really good question, and I don't think we have a sound scientific answer yet.
In other words, what is the perfect number of reps, that builds skills without overtaxing? It's different for each individual. So how do you find the answer for each individual?
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:37 pm to StatMaster
I think natural talent has a lot to do with progression as well.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:38 pm to Lester Earl
i see you've taken yourself too seriously.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:45 pm to Chad504boy
i love both sports chad. More the nuances of baseball...teaching, knowing situations. football im more into the draft which leads me to know just about every player in the league for a long time
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:51 pm to StatMaster
Repetition is absolutely essential in all sports.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:55 pm to StatMaster
quote:come on man
But in a sport like baseball, do you really improve on a day to day basis once you’ve reached a certain level? Does Mike Trout really need to take BP every day? Does your average high school infielder really get better by taking ground balls every day during the season? Could teams take more days off and still be good?
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:56 pm to JetsetNuggs
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Yes, because if you don't consistently see different speeds and movement on pitches, you lose the hand eye coordination and timing to hit it or catch it.
You see this in the World Series all the time. A team coming off a sweep in the LCS playing a team who endured a tough series in the previous round usually gets their arse kicked. See 2012 Tigers vs. Giants or 2007 Rockies vs. Red Sox or 2006 Tigers vs. Cardinals. That long layoff completely throws off a team's timing and it tanks their offense.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 3:58 pm to StatMaster
Playing anything every day will make you better. There comes a point where you don't necessarily have to spend all day practicing, but put it down for a week or 2 and there will be rust
Posted on 5/17/18 at 4:00 pm to StatMaster
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Obviously, there are some sports that require more precision than other i.e. golf where more practice may improve your game to a point. But in a sport like baseball, do you really improve on a day to day basis once you’ve reached a certain level?
Yes, even if you aren't improving (you generally are), practicing regularly is necessary to maintain your level of play.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 4:01 pm to Lester Earl
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Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you.
Posted on 5/17/18 at 4:07 pm to StatMaster
IMO, it's not necessary every single day but it's much more important to focus on quality practice (over quantity).
Think about someone like (the real) Lester Earl. He probably practiced every single day through high school and beyond. His practice consisted of dunking, blocking shots, and getting stronger/faster. However, he rarely practiced some of the finer skills that were needed to maximize his potential.
Personally (I'm in my 40s), my favorite sport is basketball but I've found that I usually play best when I do a bunch of different things during the week (weights, other sports, etc.) than if I were to try and play nearly every day.
Think about someone like (the real) Lester Earl. He probably practiced every single day through high school and beyond. His practice consisted of dunking, blocking shots, and getting stronger/faster. However, he rarely practiced some of the finer skills that were needed to maximize his potential.
Personally (I'm in my 40s), my favorite sport is basketball but I've found that I usually play best when I do a bunch of different things during the week (weights, other sports, etc.) than if I were to try and play nearly every day.
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