Football
A sport that can be played almost everywhere, sweatshirts for goalposts, satchels for goalposts, soda cans for goalposts. As long as there’s a goal of some kind, and a ball to kick in it, then the game is on perfectly. Played all over the world in almost equal measure, it brings people together like nothing else, mainly in Europe.
Swimming
For the competitive ones it’s all about the eight or ten lanes, the fast swimmers, and well-executed turns. For the casual fun water babies, it’s all about trying different strokes, improving your breathing techniques, and trying to pull a handstand underwater.
Basketball
Another sport that is especially enjoyed in North America, but, with basketball the thrill of playing probably is superior to the thrill of watching. It’s another discipline that requires dedication if you have dreams for the NBA, and another sport that even the amateur player is always looking to improve at.
Baseball
An addiction of American culture, baseball beats all sports in terms of its bridging the any sport. Of course, playing in a team is fun, but the real fantasy view of the game is found down in the park, or out on the street. Many a child can remember having their first glove given to them or even a foam finger.
Volleyball
Perhaps the most inherently social sport to play, volleyball is another example of a game that can be competitive, but can also be taken less seriously. A good game for detox and just relax if you have been facing a rough time recently.
Tennis
While team spirit is never a bad thing, sometimes it’s good to tackle an opponent on your own. There are very few sports that test the individual quite as firmly as tennis. Moreover, even in a doubles match, every move you make and every ball you strike has one objective, to make it over to the other side of the net.
American Football
In terms of team spirit, there are few sports to rival American Football. Although, very different from the actual Soccer/Football. You might be a kid playing for your local team on the weekend, you might be rising through the ranks of college football, you might even be nailing play after play in the NFL.
Golf
Referred to as a gentleman’s game, golf has to be one of the most relaxingly, frustratingly, rewardingly pleasant pastimes in the world. For the amateur player, you just never know how your round will go. The game is such you may crack it in the first attempt or maybe sometimes you can never master it all.
Ice Hockey
Many things are more fun on ice, but hockey is the most fun of all the frozen sports. It takes a lot of practice, but once you’re well aware with basic skills like skating, passing and shooting, then it can become a lifelong passion. Its Canada’s national sport.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is a great game to play, no matter how good you are at it. From the looping returns and regular air shots of your backyard, to the smooth serves and epic rallies at the big leagues. With paddle in hand, the casual contender will work up more of a sweat than they may have been expecting.
