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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I'm thinking of sports like basketball and tennis.[/b]
-Both of these sports are very specialized with limited players working hard at a young age to be good at both of them.

[b]How important is it at this age (8-10) to be on teams and be in skills clinics with a pro coach?[/b]
-Most serious families are doing these things now. Kids are in competitive leagues and are receiving extra coaching.

[b]DS wants to be competitive and be able to join the team in 6th grade and is in 3rd grade but our family schedule is pretty busy this year. Can he just shoot hoops in the backyard and play wall ball tennis at the park, or will be at a big disadvantage?[/b]
-Depends on the level of team.  He can join a Rec league without issue.  -He could join a low level travel basketball team or tennis program, but he will be significantly behind.

[b]I will just go ahead and sign him up if everyone says it's necessary to make teams, but if not I'd honestly just rather have us relax at home for 2 nights per week instead of filling all the time![/b] [/quote]
-There is always a spot on rec teams and entry level travel basketball teams.  Your kid will be behind. I would at least have him do rec basketball over the winter season now to keep up with games.  I wouldn't skip those. Your kid might practice on their own occasionally, which is good, but they would be missing a lot of development and consistency when they try to do it without a coach.

-Also, I would post this is the General Sports thread. 
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