Improving Young Athletes' Fundamental Movement Skills

[Guest]

I've noticed that many young kids, around 5 to 10 years old, who are trying to play soccer seem to be lacking in general athletic ability. It's almost as if some of them can barely move around the field. It's kind of sad and puzzling to see.

I wonder if these kids don't get enough time to play at the playground or if they spend too much time cooped up in their rooms playing video games. It makes me think that before parents try to get their kids into any specific sport, they should first focus on getting them moving and developing their basic physical skills.

Things like going to the jungle gym, climbing trees, riding bikes or tricycles, jumping, skipping, hopping, wrestling, throwing a frisbee, or even flying a kite - all of these fundamental movement activities can really help build a great foundation for future sports participation. Building up that general movement, neuromuscular development, balance, and coordination is so important, no matter what sport a child might eventually try.

It's almost like a prerequisite for being able to excel at any sport - you've got to get them moving and exploring their physical capabilities first. Just a friendly reminder for all the parents out there looking to get their kids involved in sports. Get them moving, and the sports skills will follow!

[Guest]

I've noticed that many young kids, around 5 to 10 years old, who are trying to play soccer seem to be lacking in general athletic ability. It's almost as if some of them can barely move around the field. It's kind of sad and puzzling to see.

I wonder if these kids don't get enough time to play at the playground or if they spend too much time cooped up in their rooms playing video games. It makes me think that before parents try to get their kids into any specific sport, they should first focus on getting them moving and developing their basic physical skills.

Things like going to the jungle gym, climbing trees, riding bikes or tricycles, jumping, skipping, hopping, wrestling, throwing a frisbee, or even flying a kite - all of these fundamental movement activities can really help build a great foundation for future sports participation. Building up that general movement, neuromuscular development, balance, and coordination is so important, no matter what sport a child might eventually try.

It's almost like a prerequisite for being able to excel at any sport - you've got to get them moving and exploring their physical capabilities first. Just a friendly reminder for all the parents out there looking to get their kids involved in sports. Get them moving, and the sports skills will follow!

You must have been observing WWS teams. Those kids are on Xbox 7 hours a day, live in giant houses with no yards (all about the zip code), and have unathletic walking egg parents. Go check out a hispanic team and you will see athleticism.

[Guest]

I've noticed that many young kids, around 5 to 10 years old, who are trying to play soccer seem to be lacking in general athletic ability. It's almost as if some of them can barely move around the field. It's kind of sad and puzzling to see.

I wonder if these kids don't get enough time to play at the playground or if they spend too much time cooped up in their rooms playing video games. It makes me think that before parents try to get their kids into any specific sport, they should first focus on getting them moving and developing their basic physical skills.

Things like going to the jungle gym, climbing trees, riding bikes or tricycles, jumping, skipping, hopping, wrestling, throwing a frisbee, or even flying a kite - all of these fundamental movement activities can really help build a great foundation for future sports participation. Building up that general movement, neuromuscular development, balance, and coordination is so important, no matter what sport a child might eventually try.

It's almost like a prerequisite for being able to excel at any sport - you've got to get them moving and exploring their physical capabilities first. Just a friendly reminder for all the parents out there looking to get their kids involved in sports. Get them moving, and the sports skills will follow!

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