Nemeth also says kids should practice organized sports no more than 1 hour per year of age every week. For example, a 12-year-old should have no more than 12 hours a week of baseball practice and games. Those who go over this limit are more likely to get injured.
How much should kids be active a day? Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services recommend that children and adolescents age 6 and older get at least an hour a day of moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Read More...
Three-centre backs provide strong cover and numbers at the back after any loss of possession, meaning the subsequent transition into defence should be easier. If a defensive midfielder has dropped in to create a back three during the build-up, however, this can weaken the back line during defensive transition.
What is 3 at the back? Three at the back systems are favoured for their fluidity and the different tactical options they provide. Read More...
Sidney Crosby uses a unique two-piece hockey stick with a blade that's nearly straight. There's no wicked curve on the blade – it bends only slightly near the toe. “To be honest with you, I can't remember the last time I saw one of those,” said Latin, who is in his 18th season overseeing the Penguins' gear.
What equipment does Crosby use? Crosby came into the league using two piece Sher-Wood sticks, but later switched to the Reebok Ribcor and continued to use the Ribcor line when Reebok Hockey was absorbed by CCM. Read More...