LordoftheMorning
Smash Champion
Maybe this doesn't hold true for everyone, but my abilities in competition are majorly dependent on my emotions. Once I lose heart, I lose the game, and I lose heart all too easily. I also make stupid mistakes when I'm nervous. This is also a really big problem since the first round of a match usually makes me pretty nervous. From there, if I lose, my morale will be down and I'll likely lose the second round as well. My very best play is done when I'm practically on the brink of laughter or am very calm.
This is a major problem for someone like me. Due to the intense nature of some tournament rounds, being able to control my emotions may be even more important than skill or matchup.
So... How do you keep a clear head in a tournament? In my opinion, this is a very worthwhile topic, and I'll try to collect ideas and quote people to make a write-up in the OP based on the replies I get.
GO!
This is a major problem for someone like me. Due to the intense nature of some tournament rounds, being able to control my emotions may be even more important than skill or matchup.
So... How do you keep a clear head in a tournament? In my opinion, this is a very worthwhile topic, and I'll try to collect ideas and quote people to make a write-up in the OP based on the replies I get.
GO!