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Premier League Players Reflect on their Years as a Youth Athlete  

September 08, 2022

Hear from legendary players Jacob Ramsey, Tim Ream, and more talk about their favorite memories in youth sports.   

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Learning a New Sport?

View our guides for beginners and learn the basics of some of the world's most popular sports.

Terms to Know

Interested in learning more about a particular Olympic sport before you watch the Games in Tokyo? Build your basic knowledge with some terms to know.

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Boxing: Terms to Know 

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Boxing 101: Terms to Know 
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Introduction to Baseball 

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Five Things I Wish I Knew About Sports Parenting 

May 23, 2018

Reduce the learning curve that comes with being new to youth sports 
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Dressed to Play: Baseball 

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Baseball has some specialized equipment unique to the sport. Before you fully commit to buying new equipment, try borrowing a friend’s gear or seeing if your club has equipment you can borrow or rent. 
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Sport Guide: Diving Explained 

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Aquatic acrobats compete in four Olympic events on both springboard and platform, testing consistency, technique and physical strength. 
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Tips for Rugby League Beginners 

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Here are some tips for ruby league beginners 
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Setting Your Feet to Shoot 

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Foot position is critical to any shot. Learn how 
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Introduction to Archery 

August 03, 2018

Considering giving archery a go? Our general introduction will provide you with some of the background to archery and its benefits. 
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Premier League 101: Words of Advice  

September 08, 2022

Discover today's Premier League stars' advice to youth athletes.   
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Top 10 Tips for New Ice Hockey Players 

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New to Football? 

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Flag, TackleBar, or padded flag football. There are many options. Which one is right for your child? 
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Breaking into the Game: Full Swing 

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You're finally ready to take your first full swing! Martin Hall demonstrates how to put every technique you've learned into one. 
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Sport Guide: Inside Synchronised Swimming 

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Formerly called water ballet, synchronised swimming requires artistic expression, strength, flexibility and incredible lung capacity. 
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Diving: Terms to Know 

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Learn the dictionary of diving for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. 
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Tips on How to Hit Driver 

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