There’s a local tourney in a couple of days where I live and I know that it’s going to be free as hell but I can’t shake this nervousity I’m feeling, any tips?
Just go there to have fun.
Don’t pressure yourself about the games, just go and have fun with people who have fun doing the same thing as you.
Play a lot of casuals before the tournament. It’s hard to be nervous when you body everyone in casuals.
Sleep well. Eat before going.
Two big things about playing well in a tourney;
1 - Don’t be afraid to lose. The fear of losing with paralyze your game more than anything. It’s hard not to care about losing, but if you are too afraid of losing your will stop doing the things you need to do to win.
2 - Don’t second guess yourself. Trust your instincts and play your game. Your opponent is already going to do whatever they can to make you doubt yourself. Don’t assist them by doing on your own.
There’s other obvious stuff like practice execution and play casuals, but I have found and seen the two things I mentioned above having the biggest impact on performance.
I appreciate the help guys, I’ll do my best to have fun while bodying people.
and how did u do?
i got first place with my official bipson, it was pretty small though so i dont feel too proud about it but experience is experience y know.
Small or not, you did better than what many other people do in their first tournaments.
Yeah you’re right, I’m going to DH this summer where there’ll be more established players (Ryan Hart, Daigo, Infiltration, Luffy) and I’m stoked as hell but I’m kinda nervous about fucking up and getting eliminated in pools lol.