Q&A
Aug 19, 2020
4 minutes
Stayin’ alive
Q I manage ok in practice, but I find I get tired during competitions and don’t perform as well as I know I can. Can you offer any advice?
A When we’re competing, we tend to try a little harder physically, and of course a competition is mentally tougher than a practice round. Nutrition and hydration play a large part in keeping you alert and energised, so it’s worth taking seriously. If you get dehydrated, it affects the way you perceive the speed and movement of the targets.
Make sure that you take some water or an electrolyte drink in your bag so you can keep sufficiently hydrated. I like to use an electrolyte powder
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