Tournament TOnight

[braves10]

I played in a tournament tonight. I played pretty well. Before the tournament I was practicing with the guy and we played three racks and I beat him by three balls each rack. Then ironically enough I played him first round. I scratched on the 8!!! But, my main problem was is that I was way too nervous!! Can someone please help me with how to calm down my nervous on a stupid little $50 first place tournament. THanks

Ian Donnelly

 

[Thunderball]

This is gonna sound too simple,or even stupid but you really just need to play in more of em.

 

[punter]

This is gonna sound too simple,or even stupid but you really just need to play in more of em.

I agree with this. Whenever you go up to a new level of play that makes you nervous, the more you put yourself in that position, gradually you will get used to it. Other things: pre-shot routine, regulate your breathing, a beer ot two. A book that may help you with positive thoughts while competing(old book, probably others on this subject) 'The Inner Game of Tennis'.