Junior Player Tournament Checklist

For use by juniors aged U14 and U16

Check your equipment

• Take at least [3-5, choose your number] racquets, strung and ready.

• Overgrips replaced.

• Spare overgrips and spare strings packed (dampeners if needed).

• The visor is in the bag.

• Towel.

• Sunscreen.

• Tennis shoes are ready, clean, and dry; spare socks packed.

• Water bottles filled.

• Snacks (e.g., bananas, energy bars) prepared.

• Tapes packed.

• Resistance bands or jump rope for warm-up packed.

Check your mental readiness

• Put your phone aside, don't get distracted.

• Check if you remember your goal for this tournament.

• Take 5 minutes to imagine yourself playing well.

• Repeat to yourself: “I am ready,” “I trust my game,” “I can handle challenges.”

Stretch and warm up properly before matches.

During the match

• Stay positive after mistakes; forget them and think about the next ball.

• Stay in the present moment.

• Don’t forget to breathe and drink water.

• Change the racquet if needed.

• Don’t hurry; be patient and wait for the right opportunities.

• Consider adjusting your game plan if needed.

• Keep your dignity; do not throw the racquet.

• Do not get distracted; ignore inappropriate behavior by the opponent, their parents, or others. Dive into the flow of the game.

• Follow the score.

• The game continues until the last hit, there is always a chance to win. Each set is a new game.

  
  Good Luck!