Since how many years are boys and girls taken to biathlon
Some guys come to biathlon toimprove health and get a charge of positive emotions, others - for victories. You can send your child to this sport at primary school age, from 9 or 10 years old. But it is not only the desire to become famous that brings children to biathlon. Target shooting and ski racing are much more exciting than computer games.Biathlon for children begins with the ability to stand onskisPhoto: GettyIt is good if a child, before coming to the biathlon section, has experience of marksmanship in a shooting range and knows how to ski. Parents can put the child on skis from 2-3 years. Both boys and girls are accepted to biathlon. The approach to girls is always individual, the training program is a little easier. Boys and girls also go to competitions separately.
How is the training
If a child gets into an Olympic schoolreserve, classes for him will be free. Biathlon is a promising sport and young athletes can learn from masters at the expense of the state. The task of the coach is, first of all, to develop children physically. Each lesson begins with a warm-up on skis. And ends with a workout in the gym, stretching exercises, development of strength and flexibility. In biathlon, there are several types of competitions with their own rules and features, they are united by the need for accurate shooting at targets. If the athlete misses, he will ski for additional time or go through additional laps. Children master shooting techniques at the shooting range. They learn how to properly load a gun, take it at the ready, aim correctly and pull the trigger in time. At competitions, they shoot standing or lying down. Sports skills of accurate shooting are formed for several years. The coach teaches how to stand and lie down correctly during shooting, everything is important here - the tilt of the head, the position of the arms and legs. All movements are brought to automatism. The rifle is given out for free, and later you can buy a suitable weapon for the competition on an individual order. A lot depends on the parents, if they support their children, they try to show the best results. Becoming Olympic champions and winning medals is a dream that helps the children overcome all difficulties.