u need to just let go. you said u are 8 out 0f 10 in the nets, before the match just rember the good shots u plyaed whilst warming up, an remember you are able to play good shots, then when the first ball is bowled just concentrate and it will get easier from there

how the monkey is anyone supposed to know what you are talking abt.......at least tell me the name of the book............... p.s. i have the same problem

I used to have really bad nerves playing golf--I'd have one or two great practice swings and then panic when I stepped up to the ball. Same with pitching in softball. I used a really rough kind of self-hypnosis to get through it and it's been working a charm. It sounds kind of tacky I know, but give it a shot. I just got a book through my local library and adapted their method to work for me.