Some games are more important than others. Maybe it's a direct confrontation. Or a final. These situations are very stressful, but it is important to give your all. This guide will help you prepare for these matches.
Steps
Step 1. Find out about the date and time of the match
You will often know this information first thanks to the calendar. This way you can prepare yourself mentally and know in advance how to plan.
Step 2. Create a training program geared towards this match
Consider whether to take better care of your physical preparation or train certain techniques to give your best in the game.
Step 3. Tell your friends about this important match
Ask them to come and assist. If you go to high school, ask your friends to decorate the school and gym to motivate your team. If you live in a college dormitory, ask people to decorate their room doors. In general, talk about the match and try to attract spectators.
Step 4. Organize activities to strengthen team spirit before the game
Make jokes to your opponents, the coach or your teammates. Go out for dinner with your mates the night before the game.
Step 5. Eat right before the game
For example, if you have to run a lot, you could fill up on carbohydrates.
Step 6. Get enough sleep the night before the game (approximately 8 hours)
Lack of sleep can make your performance worse.
Step 7. The night before the game, try to relax and not think too much about the game
Visualize your victory, the fun of competing and beating your opponents.
Step 8. The night before the game, prepare your uniform
Wash it if it's dirty. Pack your bag with everything you will need, such as water bottles, balloons, etc. That way, when you wake up, you won't have to worry about finding these things.
Step 9. Choose some music to listen to on the travels to the game and during the warm-up to help you get into the winning mindset
Step 10. Plan your travel to get to the game early
That way you don't have to worry about traffic, and you won't piss your coach off about your delay.
Step 11. When you arrive at the match, talk to your teammates and the coach to let them know that you are there and ready to win
Step 12. Take some time before the game to visualize the victory, relax by listening to music and focus on achieving your goals during the game
Step 13. Warm up with the team
If the team is not doing a proper warm-up, do it alone. Make sure you warm up the muscles relevant to the activity you are about to perform.
Step 14. Before the competition, yell and try to get the audience into the game as well, and they will start cheering for you
Advice
- Do a proper warm-up. If you don't, you could get injured and ruin your game.
- Be prepared. Find out about the time and place of the competition. Plan the transfer. Make sure you have everything you need to play.
- Do what you can to get inside your opponents' heads. Imagine them crying after the game because they lost soundly.
- Visualize the fun of the competition. If you don't enjoy the game, you will be closer to defeat.
- Pay attention to your fans. They can help you win with their energy.
Warnings
- Make sure you stretch before a game to make sure you don't get hurt.
- Drink lots of water. But don't drink too much, or you may suffer from cramps.
- Don't try to be a hero by playing even if you're not well. You could put your peers in trouble or make your condition worse.
