Developing both big and small muscle skills is very important for young athletes. These skills play a big role in how well they perform in sports and stay healthy.

Why Gross Motor Skills Matter:

• Gross motor skills use large muscle groups. These skills are needed for activities like running and jumping.
• About 80% of the activity kids do when they are young relies on these big muscle skills.
• Improving gross motor skills can boost overall physical performance by about 25%.

Why Fine Motor Skills Matter:

• Fine motor skills deal with smaller movements, which are really important for sports like basketball and gymnastics.
• Strong fine motor skills can enhance hand-eye coordination by up to 30%.

When young athletes work on both kinds of skills, they become more adaptable in their sports and build healthy habits that last a lifetime.