Before the game
The hours before throw-off matter less for your performance than you think – but a reliable routine makes for a calmer start.
Guided Path: "I'm totally nervous before the game“Tools
4–8 breathing (extended exhale)
In the changing room, on the way onto the court, during a timeout, or after the match when your heart's still racing.
45sAttention cue: a word, a task
Right before throw-off, after a timeout, after every substitution.
3 minImagery: the first two minutes
The evening before, or on the way to the sports hall.
To read
Build yourself a routine that works even in unfamiliar sports halls
Pre-Performance Routines aren't superstition. They're a blueprint for the last 30 minutes.
4 MinWhy you get nervous before games – and why that’s okay
Cold hands, churning stomach, pulse racing at 120 during warm-up. What's happening in your body and how to use it.
5 MinNervous before the game: A routine that can help you
A routine for the last 30 minutes before throw-off – works at home and away.
Belongs to this topic.
- I'm totally nervous before the game
- I'm afraid of failing
These contents are knowledge and training offerings from sport psychology. They do not replace psychotherapy, medical treatment, or professional sport psychological support.