Sporty girls are active and have low maintenance.They get plenty of sleep, eat healthy foods, and drink lots of water.Try out for a team if you like a sport.To get a sporty look, wear jerseys, T-shirts, crew necks, leggings, and athletic shorts.Throw your hair up in a ponytail and you'll be ready for the game.
Step 1: Pick a sport that you enjoy and learn the basics.
Try a sport you've never played before, or go with one you know already.The rules, equipment, and number of players should be researched.To narrow your options, consider the sport's difficulty, required supplies, and practice location.You can make your choice based on how easy it is to pick it up.Soccer, basketball, softball, track and field, cross country, field hockey, volleyball, and gymnastics are popular sports.Since you will need ice skates and protective gear, trying to pick up ice hockey may be more difficult than field hockey.Try playing more than one sport.You can play on community teams.
Step 2: Purchase your equipment so you can play.
You can find things like "Basketball gear" or "Field hockey supplies" online.Purchase your gear at a sports store.Proper footwear, protective gear, and a ball are required for most sports.Pick up soccer with cleats, shin guards, socks, and a soccer ball.Purchase a glove, bat, and softball if you want to play softball.Employees at sporting stores can help you gather gear.
Step 3: You can strengthen your skills by playing the sport in your free time.
You can learn the basics by watching online games.If you want your friends or family to play with you, you can practice your moves in your backyard, visit a local park, gym, or YMCA.If you don't get the hang of it right away, you may need to practice for a while.To learn volleyball, you should practice spiking, bumping, and serving.Try to play across the net.Try a different sport if you aren't enjoying the game after a while.
Step 4: If you feel confident, try out for a team.
If you search online, you can find teams to try out for.There are both school and community teams.If you want to narrow your options, research how competitive each tryout is.Try out for a team when you find one that matches your skill level.If you just started playing basketball, a community team based on your age group may be a better place to start than the high school team.Information about how and when to try out for the team should be on each team's website.You can call for more information if you look for a contact number.Continue practicing if you aren't confident enough to try out.You can play with your friends and watch sporting games.
Step 5: Attend the practice on time.
Improve your skills during weekly practices after you make the team.You should always be on time for each practice and attend as many practices as you can.Your reliability and accountability will be shown to your coach and teammates.If you are sick or have a family emergency, you may be absent.If you know you won't make it to a practice, let your coach know.You can show up early if your schedule allows it.It will give you a chance to chat with other girls on your team if you show your coaches you care about being on time.
Step 6: If you are injured, stop playing.
It can make the damage worse if you play through an injury.If you get injured during a game or practice, sit on the sideline and assess the damage.If your injuries are serious, like if you hit your head, you should go to the hospital.Give yourself enough time to heal.Depending on the injury, healing time will vary.Your doctor will let you know how long it will take to heal.They will make your injury more stable, like wrapping your knee.You can prevent injuries by stretching and taking breaks.
Step 7: If you want a natural look, apply minimal or no makeup.
Between workouts, practices, and games, sporty girls don't have time for makeup.Don't wear makeup.You can wear a little mascara or lipgloss if you want to.It is possible to even out your skin tone by dusting a small amount of compact foundation.Sporty girls don't wear makeup because they sweat in gym class or practice.Makeup and sweat can cause problems.
Step 8: If you want a sporty style, tie your hair in a ponytail.
It's likely that you tie your hair up for workouts and practices.You will have more time to warm up.You can secure your hair with a hair tie by pulling it back at the top of your head.Ponytails can be used for a variety of hair lengths.Adding braids or other cute accents to a ponytail that gives it visual interest while keeping it practical is an option if you want a variety.
Step 9: If you want to keep your hair out of your eyes, put on a headband.
You can keep your hair out of your face with headbands.There are either stretchy elastic or soft cotton materials for the headband.Push the headband back 0.25–0.5 inches past your head.You can wear headbands during games.Cotton headbands are great for day-to-day looks.If you have short hair and can't fit in a ponytail, use a headband.
Step 10: For a sporty style, wear jerseys, T-shirts, and crew neck sweatshirts.
You can wear jerseys from previous teams or your favorite players.Pick out baggy style T-shirts.For thicker layers, purchase crew neck shirts and sweatshirts.Under Armor, Nike, Adidas, and Champion are some of the Sporty brands.You can find an athletics section in most major department stores.
Step 11: You can match your active life with athletic leggings and shorts.
The leggings are great for on-the-go girls.They can be styled with jerseys, T-shirts, or sweatshirts.On warm days, wear athletic or gym shorts.Solid colors and funky patterns are what leggings and shorts are made of.You can wear them to school or practice.You can get cotton or cotton-polyester-lycra leggings.The cotton blends are quick-drying for sweaty workouts.
Step 12: It's a good idea to wear sporty shoes.
The feet of sporty girls must be comfortable.Purchase cleats or running shoes for your sport.Get a pair of daily shoes like Nikes, Adidas, or Reebok.You can also wear sporty sandals.There are shoes in bright colors to choose from.Sneaker colors include pink and neon, and patterns like polka dots and zig-zags.
Step 13: You should eat 3 healthy meals a day.
Your body needs vitamins and minerals to function.Eat 3 meals a day with lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.Aim for at least 5 vegetables and 4 fruit.Junk food, fast food and candy are high in cholesterol, salt, fat and sugar.
Step 14: Drink about 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.
Carry a water bottle with you and refill it at water fountains as you finish.Girls who are active need to keep hydrated.It's a good idea to drink extra water on games and practice days.You should drink water until you don't feel thirsty.You can drink around 4 cups (1 L) if you sweat a lot.Your body will thank you.
Step 15: Exercise.
Sporty girls work out almost every day.Before and after your workouts, stretch your muscles.Aerobic exercise will get your blood pumping for 30-90 minutes a day.Balance, speed, and endurance can be worked on.Try swimming, basketball, and running.If you want to be a gym buddy, you can either take a work out class or recruit a friend.
Step 16: It takes about 10 hours to sleep a day.
You need a good night's sleep to stay alert and do your best.Lack of sleep results in slower response time.Set your alarm for at least 8 hours after you go to sleep.It's a good idea to avoid exercising before bed.It can be hard to sleep if you just worked out or came back from a game.
Step 17: Your doctor will give you an annual physical.
Your doctor can check to make sure you are healthy.Ask your doctor about stretching, exercise, and healthy foods.
Step 18: You can make friends with other sporty girls.
Since you have a common interest, you can befriend the other girls on your team.Talk to them before and after practice.You can talk about your favorite players while watching sports.Girls go to your gym and you can make friends with them.