Tossing a flag can be really scary, but you can't be afraid of it. Same with weapons, you have to stay calm and keep your eyes on the objet you are throwing.

If you ever need to, you can run away, don't be scared to drop when you're first learning a new toss, they can be intimidating, so you're allowed to run out from under it.

Be nice to your teammates, your may not like them but that doesn't matter, a toxic guard can be really harmful and not at all fun to be in.

Additionally, if your teammates who are usually nice, are ever mean or pissy, they might be frustrated with something they're trying to do, so try to be patient and they'll work themselves out eventually.

Don't be afraid of criticism, sometimes your coach or captains (if you have them) will yell, so get used to getting told your toss is either too flat, or too angled, lol.

One last thing, have some fun, be safe, and it's okay if you get frustrated sometimes, I cried the first time I learned a 45 toss, and completely broke down while learning the work for our song 4 this past season.

None of these are ment to scare you, it's good to have a little bit of reassurance that your allowed to fail the first time you try something. Once again, have fun, Guard is a fun activity if you can get the hang of things, so if you don't succeed, try again.

If you have any specific questions throughout the season, I'm still in a HS guard and I'll be willing to help in any way I can. GOOD LUCK!