We often get asked for suggestions about the best balls for kids in any particular sport, and here’s our latest installment, focusing on the best footballs for kids whether for on-the-field game use, or just for fun off the gridiron. Summary What to Look for with Footballs for Kids When buying footballs for kids many …
American football fans may run across rugby contests on television, and notice that the games seem quite similar, with the rectangular field, all that tackling, etc. Ever wonder why players from both sports don’t try switching sides? American football players can play rugby if they wish ~ just as rugby players are free to play …
Kids grow up playing outdoor team sports like football, and their coaches will constantly ask a player, “You’re wearing a cup, right?” Early on, young players will see pro players on television or if they’re close enough at a stadium, and wonder whether a player is wearing his cup. In professional football, wearing a protective …
When you think about football, towels are probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, at all levels of the game, these little rags of cotton or special material are seen hanging off players even during intense play. And believe it or not, football towels are a piece of equipment, a handy tool …
Those new to playing football learn pretty quickly that the sport is like hockey in a significant way: the game comes with a lot of accessories and padding, including the most-important thing atop the head. Since the helmet protects the brain and skull, people often ask about the cost range, in case they want to …
Football helmets come in youth, varsity, and professional classifications, each designed and sized for the appropriate age and level of play. Have you heard the joking answer to whether or not adults can wear football helmets meant for kids? Adults can wear youth football helmets. Just not in football games or practices. In football terms, …
Modern football fans are keen to the fact that some players on the field can almost magically communicate with coaches off the field of play. Is there some special secret, maybe a part of their uniforms assisting? Helmets in top-level professional football leagues can be equipped with microphones and speakers so a player and a …
At first glance, it may appear as though every football player is wearing the same type of helmet ~ except for the colors and decals. However, a closer inspection will reveal that those big round spherical things on their head are not uniform. There are different types. When considering all levels of tackle football play, …
Imagine as a young child seeing American football for the first time.Besides all the bodies colliding violently all the time, kids would notice the big shiny round things on players’ heads. Any curious mind would be left to wonder, why are helmets on the heads of football players? Football players wear helmets to avoid injury …
Ball handlers in football are well aware of how hard it is to maintain grip on the ball once it’s wet. Which happens pretty much every game, as mass perspiration soaks footballs and referees can’t replace them fast enough. What are receivers, running backs, tight ends, and even quarterbacks to do? Well, let’s take a …
