I wonder how you guys are getting ready for poker? I like everything at my fingertips.My coffee, juice, phone…. Or do you have other habits?

I have the habit of checking my social networks before, relax

I actually try to clear my mind and relax as much as possible. The less stressed I am, the better the decisions I typically end up making. So yeah... deep breathes and relax!

For starts I check the leader board and notice I am 10 cent short of being number 1300 on the board. Played last Friday night and placed 29th. Most likely will not move up much on the board until I am a (FRC) Member. I have nothing but time. I start early before a game coffee, smokes, drinks and gotta have Led Zeppelin (No Quarter) when I start. There is no chance of any tells on-line, it is like playing at a table with nine blind people. 1st Goal when playing is to make the late registration cut-off. 2nd Goal is to place in the money, 3rd Win the game.

Originally Posted by futureballoon

I actually try to clear my mind and relax as much as possible. The less stressed I am, the better the decisions I typically end up making. So yeah... deep breathes and relax!

I always do that too, and not just before a poker game. Meditation or just sitting in silence.

I don’t have a special ritual before a poker tournament, but I try to do everything before the start of the tournament so that nothing distracts me later.

I don not if is a ritual or maybe could be a kind of heheh.
I call it .... My daily routine.
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I usually put my phone nearby so that i can use it as backup in case of problems with my internet or the need to answer urgent call without getting up. I also like to have something to drink whil i play (juice, water or tea) and i always go the toilet before the MTT start so that i am sure that i will get to the next break without any problem.

If I know that I have to play some important tournament, I try to relax a little before the game, that is, take a nap or just lie down relaxing !!!

do not sit at tables with poor mood without breakfast, just as if there are some distractions) complete detachment from everything and go on to victories !!!)))

I like to do Yoga: Surya Namaskar, Parwan and shavasana. Plus a bit of sitting meditation focused on my goals and visualize myself achieving them. During the game I like to hear some classical music and mozart is my favorite. Music with people singing affect a lot my thought process I don't like it while playing, but sometimes some Notorious B.I.G., Dr Dre and Eminem are like a overconfidence boost, as some rock songs can do the same, but while playing mozart makes me more comfortable

Well ... I do all the things I should do first ... then I check my emails, social media, check that I have cold water in the fridge to drink during the game session ... and I enjoy the game .. .!

Coffee and music for me.

That would be a rather big no. Maybe I should, it could have a good effect on setting up the right mind set.

Try to be awake for most of the MTT. When they are scheduled and you had a tough time sleeping, staying awake is it. Although I've done well sleeping through them too.

Go to the toilet, smoke a cigarette, make a cup of tea

I always carry a bracelet with me since that is usually the prize of people who win tournaments but my bracelet is named after my mom

Originally Posted by tamara822

I wonder how you guys are getting ready for poker? I like everything at my fingertips.My coffee, juice, phone…. Or do you have other habits?

Hi.
My ritual is a good rest before the tournament. My talisman is a good mood. And of course, coffee, tea and biscuits are in the range.
Good luck.

I have no rituals. If only a good night's sleep, I don’t know. But I know a guy who often gets beer before a weekend game.

Get some coffe could be me ritual but i do it all the time so idk

I prepare a good snack

To check if I have enough coffee in my mug ^^

I try to eat and drink some water first, smoking a haystack is also good haha

I don't have any rituals, I just mentally prepare myself for the game.

Anybody that has that kind of feel and connection with the game, I applaud your dedication. For me, I just set and pick em off.

Crack a beer..get my chair ready and prepare my music for the entirety of my play time and occasionally get snacks lol

I get fresh, hot coffee. Then a bottle of water. Then I pee and get ready to not move for an hour.

Yes, a beer if I'm on the PC, and if I'm on the phone I enjoy a cigarette

I try to go to the toilet before the game and pre-launch the laptop

Before the tournament, I make coffee and something tasty.

Don't really have a ritual but i do normally try to reset my mind before i get into a bunch of tournaments.

Good mood, free time and concentration are all I need for a successful game. It is not a ritual, but it is the key things that have a direct impact on the outcome.

I charge the phone and make strong tea.

Usually before starting a tournament I take a shower and refresh myself, it helps to keep my mind clear and play a good tournament; I always consider ideas like having patience and not playing any hand.

No, none, just get psyched up to win it!

As I mentioned in a previous thread I love to play poker in the early mornings, but not unaccompanied by a mug of hot coffee and some relaxing music.

In my version of the practice, the settings for the tournament ended in complete failure. This did not give a positive result. It is most effective to play on the map, adhere to your established strategy and not rush to finish the game faster.

Nothing strange, I don`t have a ritual for this situation. I just buy-in and play, as simple as I can!

I have a habit of checking my internet.
I have two, I've been nervous many times in hands that the network hindered.
I look at the ranger in position before starting.

I don't have any ritual before playing in a tournament. I do get a little nervous because I want to do well of course, but I wouldn't say I do anything special pre-tournament.

I don't have any rituals, but I do have some customs before playing such as practicing some exercise, eating well, being well rested and reviewing some hands before starting to play.

Always try to get a meditation session in unless it's really too late! Also gotta bust a nut, lets me chill, Google the research I aint gotta think about that anymore.
Also may say affirmations if its a big one, & also gotta get some ganja in the system.
This is just me though, Ill let you knowhow it goes in a couple months

Originally Posted by tamara822

I wonder how you guys are getting ready for poker? I like everything at my fingertips.My coffee, juice, phone…. Or do you have other habits?

It's probably just silly superstitious nonsense, I'm kinda embarrassed to even tell you what I do before a tournament if I'm honest...










Oh, ok!


I sacrifice a leprechaun before any big & important MTT.

There I've given it up!

Mock away if you must...

Originally Posted by tamara822

I wonder how you guys are getting ready for poker? I like everything at my fingertips.My coffee, juice, phone…. Or do you have other habits?

I have found that clearing my mind to nothing is the best for me.

Some people call this meditation.

Sometimes I can accomplish this in 1 minute. Sometimes 10 minutes. On rare occasions I can not clear my mind of thoughts of the day - and usually this is not good for my poker game.

By clearing my mind - I allow myself to soak in the information that I need to analyze each hand and scenario I get into.

Good luck !

good dream
waking up 2 hours before the game
sandwiches in advance and coffee in a thermos
dog walk

I like to drink coffee and smoke a cigarette before the tournament

In our culture it is said that the sacrifice of a young goat prior to game pleases the Gods. I have now abandoned it but there are still many who make their offerings to the poker gods in the hope of catching a heater.