Match and Practice

Mental Preparation

Xain VT
Xain VT Asked 7 years ago

Why i can't play my maximum in match but not in practise


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Xain,

This is usually due to trying too hard in a match or worrying about the results of what you are doing in a match.

Try to enjoy playing the games and focus on how you are playing rather than the result of the match.  See if this helps.

You can also take a look through our Sports Psychology section which will give you some ideas.


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