The Mind Game!

[kurmie]

Ok guys. I need everyones expert opinions on this. Rolling my first tournament on Sunday, and just wondering what everyone does to keep your head clear before hand. I'm nervous about it right now, and its still 5 days away. Not a big tournament by any means, but still a little nerve racking cause I hate not performing up to my ability. Thanks in advance.

[idlehourlegend]

Ok tournament time. Just think of it as a league night it is the same thing your going to go out and try your best and throw three games as every other league night. Get a clear head I also get excited about these things but you have to calm down by the time you bowl, take deep breaths when bowling and just stay calm their is no need to be nervous about this. Just say that you are as good as anyone there and you are going to go out and win this thing. Good Luck, Make sure to tell us how it goes.

P.S.- 400TH POST:cool:

[Tinkerbell]

Try getting there early and roll a couple of games to warm yourself up. That way you won't be so nervous and you will get an idea of the lanes. Good luck and let us know how you do.

[WAL]

Take a deep breath
drink orange juice to keep you focus
remember to get a good sleep
make sure all equipments are ready the day before
take your time during the competition
no need to rush
Relax and have fun:cool:
GOOD LUCK:)

[Rowdy]

Arrive EARLY!!! Get a feel for the place.
Relax. Everyone else is in the same boat as you.
Roll. Geez,you know how to do this or you wouldn't be there,would you?
Forget what everyone else is doing. Not a team sport,here. They don't care about you.you don't care about them. Roll your own game. Pay attention to your own lanes.
Whatever you roll,you roll. If it's your day,great. If not,just get out of it what you can. Learn,get some expierence in a tournament setting.
Have fun. Laugh at something. It's not against the rules.
Good Luck and let us know how you did.

[BubbaRay]

Very good advice . One more thing I want to add though, Go into this tournament with the attitude you are going to win . Good luck and let us know how you did.

[Street Racer]

Good breakfast...
Clear mind...
if u heard any rumours on how the lanes conditions are... dont think about them go in there with a fresh mind(most likely they will be wrong)
dont rush things...
dont let anybody else rush you....
be yourself
dont change for nobody...

[Thepainscoming]

Give about 20 min extra time for driving. I get so frustrated beore league because my parents hit traffic or have to stop somewhere and its taking too long and i usually bowl bad that week.