Question: How can I make my 13 year old’s practice more competitive?
Answer: We believe kids take pride in what they do and positive peer pressure can help make practice more competitive. Fun games and positive reinforcement of winning with young players is more valuable than punishing losing participants, especially when they tried their best. Using games, adding a score or timing any drill will easily add energy and competitiveness. For example, if you are executing the catch, turn and shoot drill below. Divide the team into 2 groups and time them to see who can finish first. Record the time the drill was completed in and the next time you use the drill in practice, they will have a time they are trying to beat.