Fantastically Fun Sports You Should Take Up

Sports are a great way to keep fit and active and to develop hobbies. They're also an important part of social interaction and allow us to develop valuable life skills. If you're on this blog you no doubt have an interest in sports. Sure, you probably watch sport on television - who doesn't enjoy that?! But have you ever thought about taking up a sport to play? Well, here are some of the most fun and active sports you should think about starting up.

Football

Football has perhaps now replaced baseball as the national sport of the United States. And indeed, the sport is growing in popularity across the globe. There's a big following in the UK, with NFL games taking place in London over the past few years. If you want to take up football, there should be plenty of opportunities for you to do so, even in a local setting. Bear in mind, you'll need to get yourself quite a bit of kit. Helmets, padding and boots are essential components of playing football. So you're going to need all these before you can start playing.



Rugby

If you're unfamiliar with rugby it's like a slower version of football, but with less contact. Rugby is played with a rugby ball that's the same shape as a football. There are two types of rugby the most common being rugby union. Rugby league is the other; this is quicker and less physical. Though predominantly a sport popular in Europe and the Southern hemisphere, the USA does have a rugby team! If you want to take up rugby, you'll need rugby shirts, boots and gum shields. Do your research and find out what opportunities you might have in your local area.

Soccer

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. And with David Beckham bringing MLS global attention the sport is blossoming over here too. Many famous American players have competed in Europe's top leagues. And the USA national team captured imaginations at the previous World Cup. If any of this inspired you to take up soccer, you're not alone. Hundreds of thousands of Americans each year take up soccer as a hobby. So you should find yourself in good company. There's likely to be plenty of local places for you to play soccer either with friends or in a competitive environment.

Tennis

If you want a fun and active sport but don't consider yourself a team player tennis might be the perfect sport for you. It's the ultimate individual sport. You against your opponent in a battle to the end. Tennis is hugely popular across the globe. And the U.S. have dominated women's tennis for the past two decades with the Williams sisters. Tennis remains a common and popular sport throughout America. There are plenty of facilities across the country. Indeed, many of the world's top tennis stars reside or train in places like Florida due to the hot climate. If you want to take up tennis as a sport, you'll need to find courts near you. You'll also have to get yourself the appropriate outfits, a racket and plenty of tennis balls.