The hit that wasn't

I have noticed that a lot of people fence to the hit that wasn't. In other words they think they have scored, stop, find they haven't and then get hit. It's a common enough phenomena and I've been guilty of it many times in the past. The trick is not to let your expectations overwhelm reality. In fact, now that I think about it, it's a pretty good lesson for everything in life. Discern with a clear eye.