Carry coins in your pockets for good luck. It is bad luck for hockey sticks to lie crossed. It is bad luck to say shutout in the locker room before a game. Players believe they'll win the game if they tap the goalie on his shin pads before a game. Many players must put their pads and skates on in exactly the same order every day.
Rodeo Always put the right foot in the stirrup first.
Avoid wearing the color yellow. It's bad luck to hold more than two balls at a time when serving. Avoid wearing the color yellow. Walk around the outside of the court when switching sides for good luck. Avoid stepping on the court lines.