What do you do when waiting for a tournament to start?

[Pepitcho23]

Normaly, i play golf in my garden.. but last week i found on playstore a golfgame for tablets... i love this game, its slow game with lot of logic. I like to play it in the same time i play poker with some music cause this game give me lot of patience.. i can take my times..

 

[korneel]

Make sure I went to the toilet and I have a drink and snack nearby.

 

[KeyJey]

I recall my old mistakes made in past games. Analyzes. I’m making a game plan.

 

[DTaboada]

I prepare a fresh cup of coffee a green apple candy and concentration.

 

[gallocobain]

I get some beers to relax

 

[Sebarios59]

I do a countdown second by second

 

[vnnby]

The tournament is waiting for me:call2::date:

 

[Wright]

It is different, but I usually listen to music or control and develop my online business.

 

[jele19]

I prepare some snacks and something to drink and then I listen to some music. Thats it

 

[besplatnee]

My tournaments start in the evening, in the afternoon I don't mind taking a walk to the sea, there is food in the store, a couple of hours later a cup of tea or coffee and the warm-up is waiting for the start!

 

[Garfield52]

Waiting for a tournament to start ???

ONE... go pee !

TWO ....... take the dog out to pee !!!

 

[manuela2910]

I play cash game or play slots.

 

[Xambo]

I watch poker tournaments on TV.

 

[Regie19]

I'm trying to tune in with good music..I have my list and watch poker on net

 

[DDISPARO]

I do some physical exercises.

 

[Mityamoriss]

Smoke a cigarette,try to focus

 

[Elfina777]

Before the tournament starts, I usually turn on an interesting program on TV, have dinner and sit comfortably on the couch.

 

[gallocobain]

I watch movie and eating some snacks

 

[hubcio96]

I play a low-stakes SNG (Sit and Go) for a warm-up, even make some stupid bluffs just to "get it out of my system", meditate, prepare snacks and water, relax... it's like a similar thing you do before the sport even, and an interview - mentally preparedness is as important as any other preparedness, especially in poker. I even write few strategies tips for early, mid, and late tournaments stages (some reminders I post - its a marathon, not a sprint, check your stats every hour on the hour (during breaks), takes notes on players , don't overbluff, pick your "hits and run" etc...

 

[angelluv725]

The first thing I do is go to the restroom then I put my phone near me. Then I make sure my dog has eaten, then take him outside for a few minutes. If I don't he will come to my room and won't stop barking at me soon as I when I sit down at the computer.
Of course I come here to check out and read new post while waiting for the game..

 

[majestic_ruler]

I like to play some cash games. They are very chill and I like to relax before the tourney. I also listen to some music to keep my mind sharp and focused.

 

[blata8ruga]

I play a cash game and also I usually listen to some good music.

 

[spectralwave]

I'm always taking a good look at the playlist of players and I always try to analyze them so that when I find at the table I already have a good profile of that player.

 

[kanogott]

I think in poker the mental aspect is very important to achieve the best possible score. Logically you must catch sometimes the 20% outer, but that is not in your influence. So you can do things you can influence. The top spots in a tourney a more important than, 10 minimum cashes. So you must fight abut the last 3% to getting the best possible score. What brings you in a good mood. At first i did not play before an important so im hungry to the game, not bored and not getting tilt because i loose another tournament or in cash games some money. Then i check my personal deserve. Must i go to the toilet, do i need some food or drink. For a long session i prepare some snacks and drinks, like water or juice(no alcohol for sure). Is something important to do? Must i do something for the family etc. or can i focus only on the tournament. Sometimes i walk a little bit to hit some fresh air. Few minutes before the tournaments starts. I starting the client and think about my goals an my dos and donts, so is start in a good mood.

 

[Jay_Romey]

Exercise, and stay hydrated. The most important thing is study and get better.