Let me explain how to practice League of Legends for tournament play with a structured four-week plan that covers all important aspects.
Week 1-2: Basic Skills and Duo Practice
- Practice CS twice daily in Practice Tool with intermediate bots
- Farm for 10 minutes, aim for 80-90 CS
- Use LoL dodge games for 15-30 minutes daily
- Watch Challenger replays and note five new strategies
- Play duo queue with voice chat for 4-5 hours daily
- Take breaks for strategy discussions
Week 3: Specialized Training
- Reduce solo queue to 2 games per day
- Focus on 2v2 lane practice
- Practice against different support types (tank, enchanter, mage)
- Master multiple champions in your role
Week 4: Tournament Preparation
- Focus on team scrims
- Practice with your full team
- End one-sided games at 15 minutes to save time
- Review team performance together
For specific roles:
- ADC players should master safe picks like Ashe, Tristana, Sivir, Miss Fortune, and Jinx. These champions share similar playstyles and rarely get banned.
- Junglers need to practice their first clear timing with main champions repeatedly.
Tournament-specific tips:
- Build a champion pool of at least 5 champions
- Practice against common ban targets
- Record and review your scrims
- Train with voice communication
- Learn to play from behind
Remember to balance mechanical practice with team coordination.
Tournaments differ from solo queue, so focus on communication and team strategies alongside individual skills.
I recommend saving replays of all practice games. This helps track improvement and identify areas needing more work.
