Playing matches against different levels
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aida Unknown Asked 15 years ago
every time in matches iplay with the good player very good but ilose at the end as in some times in the first i win 2/0 and then i lose 3/2 and if i play with a bad player i woud be very afraid and i dont play good please answer me and give me a reason
Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago
Hi Aida,
This is common. The reason you play better against better opponents is that you play without being scared or worrying about the result. However once you start to play players of a similar or lower level you are starting to worry about the result.
Take a look at Jeff's comments in a previous question titled Table Tennis Nerves. It is very relevant to what you are feeling and asking about.
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