# Is it okay to tap early?

Yes. Tapping early in training is smart. It prevents injury and lets you reset and learn. There is no shame in tapping. Even world champions tap in training. Save your ego battles for competition if you choose to compete.

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**Tags:** rolling, mental-game, beginner

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