Like most people, when I get toward the end of a long tournament I tend to get a little tired and I miss shots that I would not normally miss.
Are there any little tricks of the trade that help you refresh your ability to focus and concentrate on making the shot when you are dead-DOG-tired?
This reminds me of the little joke that Old Has Been told about going to the bathroom and putting your feet in the toilet for a couple of quick flushes which refreshes the feet. RIP--------------LOL.
But seriously, do you have ways to give you another hour of your best play when tired? Some of the things I do are:
Drink a cup of coffee.
Water: I drink this regularly throughout the tournament.
Washing your face & neck with cool water.
Deep breathing. (don't really know if this helps with being tired)
Knee Bends. (for me this is good for like one game.)
I also wonder if different things are required depending upon your age.
Have any of you ever jogged 30 minutes prior to a match?
If so what is your age? And of course, what did it accomplish?
I will edit this post for posterity.
OK, thanks everyone.
We got:
Good sleep has to be Number 1.
Rest between matches
Red Bull, Orange Juice, coffee, Poweredge
No sugar, no red meat.
Fresh Fruit (no citrus fruits)
Cereals & grains for snack foods (better than a big meal)
Some yoga stretching exercises.
Reduce stress that causes fatigue
Light exercise - knee bends, touch toes
Treadmill B4 heading to the poolroom
Plan ahead.
Fresh Fruit (no citrus fruits)
Power naps (so far, my favorite)
Eye Exercises
4 count breathing
Freshen up with cool water on face and neck.
Drink Water
Black Tea
NO Sugar
Check out behavioral strategies.
Fresh change of socks
Make yourself more alert by thinking about why you came to the tournament in the first place.
I will try each of them over time.
Thanks,
JoeyA
Are there any little tricks of the trade that help you refresh your ability to focus and concentrate on making the shot when you are dead-DOG-tired?
This reminds me of the little joke that Old Has Been told about going to the bathroom and putting your feet in the toilet for a couple of quick flushes which refreshes the feet. RIP--------------LOL.
But seriously, do you have ways to give you another hour of your best play when tired? Some of the things I do are:
Drink a cup of coffee.
Water: I drink this regularly throughout the tournament.
Washing your face & neck with cool water.
Deep breathing. (don't really know if this helps with being tired)
Knee Bends. (for me this is good for like one game.)
I also wonder if different things are required depending upon your age.
Have any of you ever jogged 30 minutes prior to a match?
If so what is your age? And of course, what did it accomplish?
I will edit this post for posterity.
OK, thanks everyone.
We got:
Good sleep has to be Number 1.
Rest between matches
Red Bull, Orange Juice, coffee, Poweredge
No sugar, no red meat.
Fresh Fruit (no citrus fruits)
Cereals & grains for snack foods (better than a big meal)
Some yoga stretching exercises.
Reduce stress that causes fatigue
Light exercise - knee bends, touch toes
Treadmill B4 heading to the poolroom
Plan ahead.
Fresh Fruit (no citrus fruits)
Power naps (so far, my favorite)
Eye Exercises
4 count breathing
Freshen up with cool water on face and neck.
Drink Water
Black Tea
NO Sugar
Check out behavioral strategies.
Fresh change of socks
Make yourself more alert by thinking about why you came to the tournament in the first place.
I will try each of them over time.
Thanks,
JoeyA
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