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Hi guys.
I entered my 1st competitive game on the weekend. Prize money was $2500. I never expected to win. Some of the top State players were there. The idea for me playing was to take my practice from the practice board at home, which I feel I've been playing well and see how I compared to the good players.
Problem was once I got to the tournament I fell to pieces. Shaking, changing throw, etc. You name it I did it wrong. I went so bad I feel I cant even get a gauge on myself.
How do people prepare for games and tournaments mentally and emotionally???
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Totally feel yeah, there's no better way to get used to it other than experience. The more competitive situations you put yourself in the easier it'll become.
Perhaps try WDA?
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Its all about playing games i entered in my first tournament second day picking darts and it went pretty good but says nothing to other people, try to play WDA and search for a team for the season and play some matches and thoose nerves will go away...
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Well done for having the bottle to enter and turn up.
Don't worry about how you threw, take the experience and learn from it.
The first few will be difficult in my experience and it's just about the pressure you put on yourself.
Don't expect to throw like Taylor just try and enjoy it and get used to the atmosphere and the people there.
Once you get over the jitters the next bump of pressure will be when you start winning a few of the earlier games.
If you can get a couple of mates to go along with you and sign up to it can help a lot as you all support each other.
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Yeah sounds about the same for everyone. Ill keep giving it a crack and hopefully improve each time I play another game.
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Play more often. Get used to playing with all the people around you. Join the league. Get involved in mini tournaments.
And have fun to ease out the tension.
I've been there.
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As most of the guys have said, it comes down to experience. Get involved in a few more and soon that pressure will get lighter.
Personally, I find talking to myself in my head helps. If you start to tighten up and shake. Just step back from the board. Take in some deep controlled breathes of air then step back to it. Also on out shots I will tell myself that the dart is going in and you are going to win the leg.
Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies. Positive Mental Thinking will help you.
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I have a feeling I will be in the same shoes this weekend. My first tournament. Any tips for things you would do different?