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confidence in the game

how do l gain my confidence when am training or playing a game

panashe katsongaPlayer, Zimbabwe

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Onno JansenCoach, Netherlands

I know it is a lame answer, but practice will create confidence in your game.

Getting confidence is something you have to do yourself. You have to trust in what you`re body is able to do. When you trust more on what you can, you`re confidence level will go up.

Good luck.

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