High School Athletes Share Their Pre-Game Superstitions

Chick-fil-A before tip-off. Jersey Mike's before kickoff. Bouncing the ball exactly five times before a free throw.

Pre-game superstitions range from dietary rituals to specific warm-up routines. Some athletes avoid splitting poles while walking to the field. Others do a set number of push-ups. One swears by yawning to calm the nerves. The methods vary, but the goal is the same: get locked in before competition.