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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 The same holds true for stretching and warm-up exercises, such as light jogging.
"Most young children have very loose, limber limbs," McKeag said. "The earth will not stand still if a child does not stretch."
Still, coaches and parents might want to get kids into the habit of stretching and conditioning at an early age, so it comes naturally for them later, he said.
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Parents also need to make sure their kids are eating right.
"They need to be eating more and making sure they have a better energy stake," Bergeron said. "Also, kids are normally a little bit dehydrated. You need to make sure they're taking in enough fluids."
Finally, plenty of rest can help kids maintain concentration on the field.
"Being fatigued from not getting enough rest can make you subject to injury," Bergeron said. "You aren't paying as much attention to balance, might not be able to see hazards before they trip you up."
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To learn more, visit the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation (www.nyssf.org ).
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