A "mental wall" against a strong opponent

It's a common feeling when playing against those that are much better than you. I experienced this in casual matches against Bala, Romance, and other SoCal players. That said, when I experience this, I take a deep breath and remind myself that it is a mental issue and is something that can turn on a dime. Even though I'm losing, I know that I have the skills necessary to -possibly- defeat this player because I understand and can use all of the mechanics in the game.

*This is why you have to understand the entire game, all of its mechanics, if you want to compete.*

It's what you fall back on when your in-game decision making and mental skills falter. Without this knowledge, you will have no hope against a strong opponent like that.