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Dear Reader,

From the time you were little you’ve been playing. After

you took your first steps, you figured out how to run. As

you got older, you learned how to roll a ball, ride a bike,

do a cartwheel. You made the amazing discovery that if

you tried, your body could do new things, learn new skills.

One day, you were old enough to play organized sports!

Soccer, T-ball, karate, dance—moving your body was still

fun, even if it was a little more complicated. There were

rules, harder skills, teammates, and coaches to figure out.

By now, you’ve grown and can do things you’d never have

thought possible a few years ago. There may be a sport (or

two) that makes you feel special and strong—or that fills

you with joy. At your age, sports aren’t quite as simple as

they used to be, but if your brain and your body are pre-

pared, they can be just as fun.

This book shows you how to be the best athlete you can

be, in both body and mind. You’ll find ways to keep your

body strong and learn skills that can help you improve, no

matter what sport you play. You’ll learn how to harness

your brainpower to deal with nerves—or anything else

that gets in your way. You’ll also get expert advice to help

you do and be your best in tough situations.

Being fit feels good, and it’s good for you—whether you

play an organized sport or do something solo, whether you

play casually or seriously. We hope that by the final pages

of this book, you’re eager to keep on playing, trying new

things, and having fun!

Are you ready? Let’s play!

Your friends at American Girl