: Eat a meal high in whole-grain carbohydrates and lean protein about 4 hours before the game. Drink at least 20 ounces of fluids to stay hydrated, as dehydration leads to fatigue and muscle cramps.
: Aim for 8–9 hours of quality sleep the night before to rest both your body and mind. 2. Mental Readiness SPORTS GAMES
: Begin stretching the day before and continue after your pre-game warmup. Warm-up exercises increase your heart rate and blood flow, which improves range of motion and prevents injury. : Eat a meal high in whole-grain carbohydrates
Mental preparation helps you enter "the zone" and maintain confidence under pressure. SPORTS GAMES
: Eat a meal high in whole-grain carbohydrates and lean protein about 4 hours before the game. Drink at least 20 ounces of fluids to stay hydrated, as dehydration leads to fatigue and muscle cramps.
: Aim for 8–9 hours of quality sleep the night before to rest both your body and mind. 2. Mental Readiness
: Begin stretching the day before and continue after your pre-game warmup. Warm-up exercises increase your heart rate and blood flow, which improves range of motion and prevents injury.
Mental preparation helps you enter "the zone" and maintain confidence under pressure.