Softball Player #1. From Study on New Mouthpiece: 7/8/21
Could you say that you felt positive affects with respect to your mouthguard “IN and “ENGAGED”? (As opposed to playing before with nothing in your mouth)
More Power
Yes, I felt stronger and more powerful, I was able to squeeze the bat harder and hit the ball farther.
Better Balance
Yes, I had much more balance and a stronger stance at the plate. Also, while catching I had a stronger catchers stance behind the plate.
More Endurance
I haven’t really noticed any difference in my endurance because we don’t run that much.
Easier Breathing
I do have an easier time breathing with it, it gives me more energy.
Question #1:
I think that this could be a mental thing; however I don’t think it is. I don’t think something in your head can make you perform that much better. Being able to be so much more flexible during activities and being stronger isn’t anything to do with psychological effects; it is definitely the mouth guard. I have never been able to do these things no matter how positively I was thinking. The mouth guard really helped.
