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Home \| Sports How I Prepare for a Poker Tournament. By: Mia Palermos, Posted on: 2008-02-24 Play More: In poker the more hands you play the more you learn and it does not matter how much you think you know. If you really want to win that big poker tournament you should be spending no less then 5 hours a day playing poker against good players every day. If you do not have a casino near you can always visit an online casino and poker room to get in some more hands under your belt. But at least try to get to a real casino on the weekends. Poker is played very differently when you are playing against live players in the flesh then it is in an online poker room. If you really want to sharpen your skills try to play others in the flesh it will help you practice getting a read on any tells another player may have. Poker tournaments are not quick games. a poker tournament can take more then 12 and some games can go for 2 days, don’t worry they give you a break to sleep. Just from spending so much time at a poker table can take its toll on your mind and body. Therefore it is important to take good care of your body for at least the last 2 or 3 weeks leading up to the tournament. This will help you keep your mind focused on the game. After all if you were going to be in a car race you would maintain your car right? Fuel for the Body: Many people like to fill up before a poker tournament because they do not want to get hungry during the game, but eating a big meal before hand can cause you to need to go to the bathroom during the game. This is bad because it will break your concentration. If you have to hold it in you are thinking about not making a mess and can start to make bad decisions. What you need to do is to start eating well balanced meals 2 weeks before the tournament. Proper meals on a regular schedule will regulate when you have to use the rest rooms and when you will want to eat. Before the game you will know how often you will get a break and when the start time is and can create a schedule around that time table. Keeping the Body in Shape: If you want to be at your best during a poker tournament it is to your advantage to be in good shape. A healthier person will have a better endurance level and will not get tired after several hours on playing poker. Many out of shape people have a tendency to get sleepy and then sloppy in the way they play Good Nights Rest: It is not just important to get a good night sleep you also have to regulate the times that you sleep. Going to sleep every night and waking up at the same time every day is good for you. This will help the body repair itself and keep the mind sharp for the poker game. This will help keep your mind on the game and prevent you from yawning all throughout the latter hours of the game when most people start making stupid mistakes caused by fatigue which can make the difference between winning the tournament and going home a loser. Study: Leading up to any poker tournament you should make sure to study the game. We already know you have to play as many hands as you can, but you should also watch other people play. In recent years channels like ESPN have been airing high stake poker games and tournaments. These televised games often have some of the world's best players, and studying their game and figuring out their strategies can make a big difference when you are playing. If you can figure out why one of the worlds best players is doing what he is doing you should be able to figure out the game of the people you are playing against. Hopefully these tips will be as helpful for you as they have been fro me over the years. Article Source: http://www.allthebestarticles.com Mia Palermos is a published author and she also writes freelance for online casino reviewing their games like craps and video poker. Please Rate this Article Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Sports Articles Via RSS! Additional Articles From - Home \| Sports Japanese and Sport - By : Joey Singer Building Muscle Mass Without Using Weights - By : Rainer Stark Cycling Shoes Galore - By : Fabian Toulouse Slot Machine Evolution - By : Will Win Online Gaming Today - By : Adam Drake Various Gaming Consoles available today - By : Onur AYCIL How to Win When Playing Baccarat at a Casino - By : Cajetan Basco Managing Your Bankroll - By : Will Win Custom Boat Cover: Peace of Mind - By : Velda Johnes Slot Appeal - By : Will Win	Attention Writers! Articles Needed! Sign Up for a free account or learn more. 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