How can I not get nervous at tournaments?

[Pάρί]

For the past few months I've constantly been getting nervous and not being able to play to my full potential, have you guys had to nervousness. If so how did you get over your fear?

 

[Cool]

There's no surefire way to get rid of your nervousness. You're only nervous because you care about Smash and want to do well. Even the best players get nervous.

Trust me, over time it will feel more natural to you and eventually you'll come to enjoy it. Never be scared to have fun man.

 

[Deleted member]

Don't take it as seriously, have fun, laugh and smile as you play. If you do something something stupid that gets you killed, laugh. Become friends with people. Gets better. Learn. And enjoy

 

[20YY SS | Saiblade]

Don't take it as seriously as you probably do, just have fun and relax.

 

[Sudoi]

Be friendly. Whenever I get a stock lead, even if it means taking the chance of losing, I equal my stock to theirs. This makes me less nervous because I feel like I'm playing friendlies. But don't do that, that can cost you a match.

 

[Larfen]

Like everyone said, try and have fun. Pretend its a friendly or something. I've found that listening to music helps me out a bunch, specifically if its something poppy or happy.

 

[Clint Jaguar]

Just don't make it a big deal. Have fun, play against as many people as you can and learn from your mistakes.

 

[TheRealWario]

Don't take it too seriously, just have a good time.