To truly become good at something, you have to work for it. You have to be willing to put the hours in, to make a special effort to push your raw talent into something truly remarkable. As the saying goes; the harder you practice, the luckier you get.

That quote may have been in reference to golf, but it’s fitting for every sport, including baseball. Hours of dedication are required to build an ability that can succeed, which means that any wannabe MLB player is going to have to build on their skills outside of their designated practice sessions.

The benefits of playing sports are well-documented. If you’ve decided to try and embrace a more active lifestyle or you’re looking to take on a new challenge, you may be thinking about joining a team. Basketball is an excellent sport for building relationships with others, working on your stamina and speed and most importantly, having fun. If you’ve decided to give basketball a go, this article will hopefully provide you with useful information to get you ready and raring to go for your first practice.

What to Expect on Your First Day

When you think about some of the biggest sports in the country, there are several major players that tend to come to mind – football, basketball, baseball, and hockey are just a few. But what about wrestling? While this sport may not get as much national attention, wrestling is just as influential when it comes to teaching our youth valuable life lessons through the world of sports.

Have you ever stopped for just a minute and thought about wrestling? What is involved? What can our children learn through the process? Following are just a few of the benefits of youth wrestling.

To stay at the top of your game, drills are essential. Beyond keeping you in shape, they give you a greater range of control over your body. They enable quick bursts of speed when you need them and the agility to stop, start, change momentum, and outsmart your opponents at will. The best drills offer the same effectiveness no matter what kind of space you have available, so here are a few that can be done anywhere.

Around the World

When you think about the sport of wrestling, one of the first images that likely comes to mind is the singlet. This one-piece wrestling uniform is what we have grown accustomed to seeing during wrestling matches. Whether you love them or hate them, singlets are what you will typically see these athletes wearing. However, this was not always the case. To help you get a better understanding of how we have gotten to today’s gear, let’s dive into the evolution of the wrestling uniform.

Black Tom

So, you’ve decided to join the wrestling team and you’re anticipating your first practice? You may be wondering what to expect on the first day of wrestling. Well, first, you might be surprised to hear that not a great deal of wrestling takes place on the first practice day, particularly at the school level. Instead, practice begins with serious amounts of exercise.

You might have your own ideas on the best age for kids to start wrestling. But generally, experts suggest that kids can start wrestling at around four or five years old. You’re probably thinking that seems quite young but not with a youth wrestling program.

As a parent, you might find that your kid is eager to explore the world of youth wrestling. A youth wrestling program can benefit children as it can help teach discipline, self-confidence and inner strength to overcome obstacles.

Finding Inner Strength

A new policy change will allow high school students competing in wrestling to wear a new type of uniform. An alternate uniform that is two pieces and consisting of compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling and a compression shirt that is form fitted has now been approved for 2017 and 2018.

The two-piece uniform or the “doublet” will be an optional alternative to the more traditional single piece uniform called a singlet.