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Some pitchers are philosophers.

Young athletes tend to skip over the more challenging aspects of basketball in favor of the flashier parts of the game.

Basketball defenses are at their best when all five players are working hard together.

It can be pretty easy for a young athlete to get caught up in personal goals on the basketball court.

Professional athletes are revered for their elite skills.

After many repetitions of pitch after pitch, inning after inning, game after game, baseball has a way of wearing on an athlete.

It is crucial for a young athlete to learn how to stay positive regardless of what happens in the heat of competition.

A consistent focus on fast break points can be an effective way to keep an opposing team on its heels.

Rebounding is one of those parts of basketball that can translate almost seamlessly to other sports.

The best kind of passing in basketball includes all five players of the same team working with a similar frame of mind.