Rather than taking ground balls and running, the team uses the time performing visualization drills, working on mind games and talking. But he looks at it as an outsider and helps give us a new perspective on things. Among the mental tools Thompson has taught the team, triggers are the most popular. It helps you forget what you just did and concentrate on the next play. Each player has developed her own trigger.
Some players say words or phrases quietly to themselves.
Hanson sweeps the ground in front of her, as if to wipe a clean slate. The players have also learned to control their emotions. In reality, you often need to learn to relax and become less psyched-up than you are. Then slowly relax. It really helps.