Others get a queasy stomach around big games and tournament time. If they eat they may throw up before the game. If they don't eat they feel weak and lack energy. It will be out of the stomach within 1-2 hours. The athlete is left with an empty stomach but fueled muscles.
Most liquid meals are high carbohydrate and low in fat.
Some however contain added fiber which can cause gas and stimulate a bowel movement. Test these foods on a practice day. If using a liquid meal remind the athlete to drink extra fluids. Examples include PowerBar, PowerHarvest, ProteinPlus, Cliff-Bar, and Balance Bar. They don't all have to eat the same food at the team meal to get that fuel.