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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

According to a 2021 study in the Journal of Applied Sport Science (Taylor & Collins, 2021), focusing on foundational motor skills (like agility, balance, coordination) during preadolescence sets a more robust base for specialization post-puberty.

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Know the game: A Guide to Kabaddi

The Sporting

It is governed by kabaddi federations rules and regulations. The game needs speed, strength, stamina with a healthy body along with agility, breath-holding capacity, muscular coordination, catching, kicking, quick responses, and significant presence of mind under dangerous situations and tremendous pressure.

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Chilean Rodeo (Traditional Sport of Chile)

Montessori Physical Education

Chilean Rodeo emphasizes the teamwork of the riders (Huasos) and the agile footwork of the horses working in tandem to guide and ultimately subdue a calf. The second part of the contest involves a dance-like performance of the horse that demonstrates coordinated steps showing off its agility and training.

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Blazepod

Gopher Sport

BlazePod Around the World: Australia Our BlazePod School Activities are meticulously designed to align with pivotal educational frameworks, including the Australian Physical Education Curriculum, the Physical Literacy Framework by Sports Aus, and the Australian Government Sport 2030 Agenda.

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Why Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan

The Sporting

Because of this advancement, cricket requires more fitness and agility in fielding as compared to 100 years earlier. Even if a player didn’t play for his country, he could play for different government departments like railways, gas pipelines, airlines (PIA), banks etc in different domestic tournaments with reasonable salaries.

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