It sounds like you identified the problem yourself - you got caught up at work and then had to rush to the game which led you to be offstride for the first quarter. I realize that can happen but a nice, calm thorough pre-game is good for the soul.
Learning to concentrate is the second key. You start worrying about a call you may or may not have missed and that causes you to miss another. It can really snowball.
Learn to watch one play at a time and save reviewing plays in your mind until half time or after the game.
Finally, relax. This is fun. There isn't a guy who'se worked that hasn't had a few bad games. Shake it off and move on.
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