A new study from the Netherlands suggests that the skills they learn in practice could also benefit them at school.

NOVI, Mich. Parents across the state of Michigan are facing a very difficult decision: whether or not to allow their children to resume playing organized team sports as coronavirus (COVID-19) cases decrease. READ: Heres everything thats reopening today in Michigan after COVID-19 shutdownYouth sports are resuming in many communities around Metro Detroit, so Local 4 spoke with three fathers who help run programs for their children. Jack Janigian helps run the Novi Youth Baseball League, where team practices have opened up. Concerned parents should speak with coaches and organizers of their childrens league because theyve likely given safety measures plenty of thought. Despite the inherent risks of sports during the pandemic, they also have much to offer for children.