In fighting games, technique and knowledge are not the only factors that determine victory or defeat. Under the extreme pressure of one-on-one situations, your mental ability plays a very important role in making calm decisions and maximizing your performance. This time, we will explain the mental training and how to prepare your mind to win in fighting games.
The most common traps to fall into during a match are impatience and anger. When a technique doesn’t work out the way you want it to, or when you’re at the mercy of your opponent’s relentless attacks, there are many patterns in which you lose your cool and repeatedly attack recklessly, leading to self-destruction. When you find yourself in a situation like this, it is effective to first take a deep breath. Taking a few deep breaths and exhalations during short intervals, such as between rounds, can help calm your nervous nerves.
Also, the mindset you have when you lose is important. Get into the habit of analyzing why you lost'' without getting emotional. Instead of thinking, My opponent is cowardly,’’ the shortcut to growth is to turn it into a concrete problem, such as I couldn't use an anti-air technique against my opponent's diving'' or I didn’t know how to guard against this technique.’’ Using the replay function to review your losses is a painful task, but it is the most efficient way to strengthen your mind and improve your game.
If you’re feeling frustrated after a losing streak, you need the courage to quit the game and take a break. If you get discouraged and say, ``I’ll do it until I win,’’ you’ll end up in a vicious cycle where you’ll lose even more. Drink a warm drink and do some stretching to completely reset your mood before trying again.
A strong mentality cannot be acquired overnight, but it can definitely be developed by changing your mindset. Get a steel mentality and aim to become a higher-grade player.