There are five key factors that can increase precompetitive state anxiety: 1. Fear of performance failure and negative evaluation from opponents or spectators 2. Fear of physical harm from intense competition 3. Ambiguity about the competitive situation 4. Disruption of an athlete's normal routine These five factors relate to threats against an athlete's ego, self-esteem, health, and preparedness. They represent psychological sources of tension that can increase anxiety levels before competition.