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Finding the right sport for your kid is one thing, now it's time to get up to speed on the rules, terms, and equipment. Browse the topics drop down to find your sport.
Training is about quality rather than quantity. Talk with your coach about a training program that is suitable and unique for your age and your ability, and not your training partner's.
Cheerleading has a vocabulary of its own so it’s best that you get up to speed with all the terms for all the moves as soon as possible.
Getting a few friends together to play pickup soccer in a loose, fun environment is a great way to learn soccer. It won’t be super competitive. This way everyone can have fun, and kids will slowly learn how to play together.
The larger of the two forwards, the power forward specializes in the rebounds and defense. The player will play on the wing like the small forward but will tend to move in towards the basket to support the center.
With good skill development and a graded teaching program all children have the opportunity to learn the backstroke swimming action correctly.
Switch boxing stances. Changing which foot is in front helps the boxer become more versatile and able to switch tactics when required.
Start low and out. Most hitters don’t like that pitch and will let it go by for a free strike. “When in doubt, throw low and out.”
Flexible muscles are less prone to injury, so consider stretching as an important element to your dance warm-up.
Target archery was a feature at the Olympic Games for several times from 1900 to 1920, but it did not reappear until Munich in 1972 and has remained a fixture ever since.
If you want to compete in high school diving at the varsity level you need at least six dives, and that will allow you to compete in dual meets.
Parents & Athletes
How Much Will You Sacrifice for Your Kid’s Dreams in Sports?
- By Janis B. Meredith, Parenting Coach 08/16/2018, 4:00pm CDT
A College Dream Team
- By Donna Hale, SwimSwam 08/16/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Who Needs Sportsmanship? We All Do
- By Allison Torres Burtka, Global Sport Matters 08/16/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Coaches
How to Start Cross Country Running
- By Run and Become 08/16/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Tips for Cheerleading Beginners
- By The Real Buzz 08/15/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Six Steps for Kids to Learn Soccer
- By Unicef Kid Power 08/15/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Administrators
How to Start Cross Country Running
- By Run and Become 08/16/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Tips for Cheerleading Beginners
- By The Real Buzz 08/15/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Six Steps for Kids to Learn Soccer
- By Unicef Kid Power 08/15/2018, 12:00pm CDT
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