I consciously tell myself to move my feet. It’s an order I give to myself when I’m nervous. “Bounce. Get up on your toes, Brad. Stay light on your feet! Bounce.” I keep telling myself to bounce, to stay light, to keep moving. It helps me work into good footwork and out of nervousness. I want happy feet, not heavy feet. Movement reduces nerves. Lack of movement increases nerves. You’ve heard people say, “He got nervous and froze up.” They’re not talking about body temperature. They’re talking about movement, or lack of it.
