https://sportssteps.com Every Step Builds a Champion. Sat, 30 May 2026 12:07:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sportssteps.com/warm-up-routines-youth-sports-practice/#comment-1443 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:07:42 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000182#comment-1443 […] The stride length should be about 80-90% of the pitcher’s height. Too short and the pitcher loses power. Too long and they lose balance. For more on building the lower-body strength that powers great pitching, see our warm-up routines for youth sports practice. […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/tennis-drills-for-beginners/#comment-1427 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:02:23 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000152#comment-1427 […] Practicing the grip transition from forehand to backhand is its own drill. Have kids stand at the baseline and switch grips on a coach’s call, going from forehand-ready to backhand-ready. Do 20 reps before every practice. For more on building the foundational coordination tennis demands, see our tennis drills for beginners. […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/warm-up-routines-youth-sports-practice/#comment-1419 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:02:42 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000182#comment-1419 […] these with proper preparation from our warm-up routines for youth sports practice — cold muscles strain easily during max-effort […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/building-confidence-young-athletes/#comment-1387 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:09:26 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000187#comment-1387 […] and the love of sports is more likely to survive into adolescence. Pair this with our advice on building confidence in young athletes for a complete youth sports […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/building-confidence-young-athletes/#comment-1381 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:16:07 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000187#comment-1381 […] this with our advice on building confidence in young athletes and you’ll see kids walk to the service line without that knot in their stomach. Consistency […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/warm-up-routines-youth-sports-practice/#comment-1369 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:10:49 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000182#comment-1369 […] Drill it: 20 toss-only reps, then 20 toss-and-swing reps focusing on contact point. For more on building general athletic foundations, see our warm-up routines for youth sports practice. […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/warm-up-routines-youth-sports-practice/#comment-1348 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:17:11 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000182#comment-1348 […] is not standing — it’s a constant cycle of small adjustments. Combine with a position-aware warm-up routine for youth sports practice that includes wrist circles and shoulder […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/support-young-athletes-without-pressure/#comment-1334 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:20:57 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000177#comment-1334 […] Families navigating it without burning out their athletes should pair the news with our supporting young athletes without pressure […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/support-young-athletes-without-pressure/#comment-1333 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:19:05 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000177#comment-1333 […] a national template. For families navigating it without burning out their athletes, our guide on supporting young athletes without pressure still […]

]]> https://sportssteps.com/warm-up-routines-youth-sports-practice/#comment-1320 Sat, 16 May 2026 12:13:45 +0000 https://sportssteps.com/?p=1000182#comment-1320 […] For most kids under age 10, recreational leagues are the right fit. Skill development happens just as well in low-pressure environments — and burnout is much less likely. For more on building skills before competitive play, see our warm-up routines for youth sports practice. […]

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