proprioception

When balance training programs are ineffective it isn't because an athlete is not doing the exercises, but more often because they are doing the exercises wrong.

From ball-handling skills to landing softly on one leg as a way of reducing the risk of an ACL tear, balance training is something every young soccer player should include in their workout programs.

Ankle sprains are common in youth sports. Here's advice for parents on what should be done when your child suffers an ankle sprain, how to know when your child is ready to return to sports, and what he should do when he returns.