Even if you've been playing sports since you were little, you need to prepare for each game. You may feel like you could play with your eyes closed, but if you're not feeling your best, your performance will certainly suffer. Follow these steps, and you can wake up on game day confident and eager for the whistle to blow.

Remain hydrated. Before the game even starts, make sure you drink plenty of water or a sports drink, and drink more at every break and when the game is over.
Carve out time for a warm-up. You shouldn't begin play without warming up first.
Stay cool. To keep your body running properly, take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Eat healthy. Maintaining proper nutrition is important for all-around health for everyone, but it's especially vital to top performance in a sports game.
Get enough rest. All of your hard work and preparation will mean nothing if you don't make time for the right amount of sleep before your sports game.

Answered by Jateen Gutta , an ibibo Master, at 10:18 AM on March 02, 2009