Q&A for How to Get Better in Sports

Being a good athlete involves making sacrifices and pushing through obstacles. Whenever you're feeling tired or doubting your abilities, remind yourself that you can do it and push yourself to keep trying.

If you want to join a club, make sure that you feel confident that you are good at that particular sport. You must make sure that you are devoted to that sport and not mind lots of practices and games. Club sports are year-round, so you have to be committed to it.

Try joining a swimming club as that will help you get stronger and flexible which can really help in running.

If your coach believes you aren't practicing, but you really are, try to put all of your effort into the next time you practice to make sure your coach is seeing progress. If that doesn't work, have a friend or two watch you practice or even practice with you to tell your coach that you are telling the truth.

Yes, but he/she should train really hard because most athletes start practicing around the age of 7 or 8.

Practice is the key to getting better at anything, including sports, so you do need to practice. Each sport is also going to have some skills that may come naturally to some people. For example, in baseball, eye coordination is important.

Practice with friends or family members. If no one is there to help your then hit back and forth on a wall. Get some pointers from some one who is good at table tennis and try to improve your hand-eye coordination.

Sports aren't everyone's thing. If you feel like you aren't the best at shooting goals in soccer, practice shooting goals outside of your team's practice. You have to keep working hard and continually practice skills that you need to strengthen.

It’s actually good, because it means that you will find it easier with a bigger ball when you do switch.

Learn the proper technique for shooting and finishing, and practice it as much as you can. Know that shooting at a decent-long range is hard, and it is impossible to score every time.

You don’t necessarily need sports equipment to train. For example, you could use your wall to train with a ball or you could do shuttle runs. Try explaining to your parents why you want the equipment around your birthday or Christmas/other holiday event, so they will have another reason to get it for you.

Get plenty of rest on the nights leading up to your game and/or practice. You should also run a little to get warmed up. On the day of a game or competition, do not sit around too much beforehand.

Find a coach, train continuously (every day), and continue to work hard. Keep in mind that it can take years to reach Olympic level. Also, make sure to choose a sport you are good at, talented in and have the desire to keep improving in.

Talk to family and friends, they can make you feel happier and boost your confidence. Try positive affirmations like "I can do this" and "together our team can win". Watch inspiring videos and listen to inspiring music to build your confidence.