Success in most sports is psychological as well as physical. It
is not uncommon for an athlete to run into a situation during
competition where he or she feels intense fear or anxiety.
Perhaps you have a fear of choking, or become anxious when
people watch you perform. Maybe you are afraid of making
mistakes, or are fearful of letting your team down. Regardless
of the source of your fear, it is a paralyzing emotion that does
not allow us to perform our best. But if we remember that fear
is energy, and use that energy to enhance our performance, we
don't need to worry about fear so much. Fear can teach you and
empower you to improve your performance Following are some tips
that will help you conquer fear. • Know that fear and reality
are different. Is your fear rational? Is it really something to
be afraid of? Don't allow yourself to think negative "what if"
thoughts. Sure, you may be playing the club champion, but you've
practiced hard and have the necessary skill set to beat her. The
fear is in your mind, an