What should I bring to my tennis tournament this weekend?

Question

I'll end up playing at least two matches in extreme heat, and will have to wait around between matches for a while? Any suggestions for staying loose? How much water/Gatorade should I bring, etc.

Answer 1

You should keep well hydrated...I would say drink a little bit every time you switch sides in your matches. I would also drink a lot after your first match that way you get well hydrated for your next match...but you will have awhile to relax before you play again so all that liquid won't be moving around in your stomach. You may want to eat some fruit too. Take some of your favorite music to listen to between matches. I would only start to stretch, walk around/lightly jog and hit some about 30 min. before a match to loosen up. You don't want to do anything very strenuous because the heat will make you tired before your match.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Good luck! Bring enough changes of clothing to have dry clothes for every match and to change into during your downtime. Make sure that you stay well hydrated, at least drink 20 ounces of water/gatorade every hour and hydrate well after each match. I would also replenish yourself nutritionally with bananas and anything else that you have eatten before without any gastrointestional problems. I have also found that Clif Shot Bloks work well for fuel while replacing electrolites. You can find them at a local running store or outdoor store. Finally, stay loose by doing some stretches or even some light hitting about 15 minutes before your next match. Oh, and take a hat or umbrella to keep the sun off of you. The sun will drain your energy.

Kick some A$$!

Answer 3

You should probably bring a few bottles of Gatorade plus lots of water. Also, I am sure you know this but where light colored clothes. Depending on how long you have in between matches if it is really hot then you should stay semi loose, just based on the heat.

Answer 4

I play tennis too. I have played in some or those matchs where you have waits in between matches and I always make sure I have some banana's and something to get some sugar in my body like a small candy bar or something like that. Also, an unbrella if there isn't a place for shade. Its nice to have. If you are sitting, make sure to stretch out you legs about every 15 or 30 minutes just to make sure you don't get out there and just not stretched out. Also, like everyone else is saying, get some gatorade to restore the electrolites. So I wish you good luck and make sure to have all of these.

Answer 5

Bring 3 or 4 Gatorades, try not to sit to much between matches. Good luck.

Answer 6

bring a lot of water/gatorade and bring something easy to do that can be done anywhere, like a music player or a book or a magazine. those are good because then you can squeeze into little spots of shade as you wait. Good luck!

Answer 7

Lots of Water. And take Saltine or Ritz crackers, and peanuts. These will rehydrade you and give more salt than gatorade ever will.

To stay loose, do some deep breathing exercise, and don't think of it as a tournament, think of it as FUN!

Answer 8

I would recommend 3-4 bottles of gatorade and a freeze a couple water bottles to ensure that you get some water out of them

Answer 9

water
gatorade
energy bar
towel
multiple rackets
2 pairs of shoes
and
A CHANGE OF CLOTHES.
its always nice to start a new match not smelling so bad or with your clothes all disgusting.
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GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Answer 10

107 degrees is too hot to play sports in. You will become over-heated and could pass out so its very dangerous heat.