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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, techniques, and equipment.

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Beginner Guides

Learning a New Sport?

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

Deepen your knowledge of this fast-paced sport

Congratulations! Your kid is thinking about participating in Diving. Please use this as a guide to help find your way through the murky waters on how to get started.

Learn the ins and outs of the “beautiful game”

Deepen your knowledge of this fast-paced sport

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New sports can be scary, but swimming is one of the easiest sports to get started in. As a matter of fact, there are over 400,000 youth swimmers participating with USA Swimming today!

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Flag, TackleBar, or padded flag football. There are many options. Which one is right for your child?

Make sure you and your child are equipped with the golf basics before taking the first swing.

A basic guide to help learn about the sport of water polo.

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Discover this classic American sport

Help your kid become the next lax rat

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We're breaking down how riders step into the world of supercross, prevent injury, and train for success.

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.

Bit, Bore and Bout: Learn which term applies to each of the sports that make up the Modern Pentathlon

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Learn more on the terminology used in Olympic canoe/kayak

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A glossary of cycling jargon

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Learn the equestrian terms you need to know for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Learn the fencing terms you need for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Learn the language of handball

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Learn the difference between an oar and a paddle as well as other rowing terminology

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Learn the language of rugby

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Learn more on the terminology of sailing

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The terms you need to know about shooting

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Learn the terms associated with table tennis.

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Learn the language of triathlon.

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Sport Guide: Rules of Water Polo Screenshot

In this fierce contact aquatic sport, teams try to outscore their opponent without touching the bottom of the pool.

Patrick Foy is an elementary physical education teacher that's spicing up at-home workouts for his students

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Learn more about triathlon

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Olympic rugby previously involved teams of 15, but the seven-a-side version made its debut in 2016.

Sport Guide: Understanding Sprints Screenshot

Reaction times are just one of the many components that can make a difference when the fastest runners on the planet race for global glory.

Martin Hall demonstrates half swing on golf course

Martin Hall guides you through some half swing drills to get you ready for your first full swing.

Practicing your karate is crucial for development of your skills at any stage, especially for beginners. Take a look at these drills for continued practice.