Family Football – Selecting The Right Equipment

Family Football – Selecting the Right Equipment

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June 11, 2008

Playing football with family and friends is meant for fun. So, there is no room for rough play or overly aggressive tactics. This kind of play produces injuries and bad feelings. It has no place in what should be a fun game with family and friends. Even more important is the selection of the right equipment for a family game. While there is no need for football pads or even cleated shoes, playing family football with the right equipment can greatly enhance the play and the fun received by all players. This article lists the minimum equipment required to ensure an enjoyable family game.

The foremost piece of required equipment is the football. It can have any one of three coverings – rubber, composite or leather. Any covering works well. The football should be official size and properly inflated to 15 PSI. It should be in good condition and not badly scarred. Having a backup ball or two on hand is a good idea in case the original game ball is lost or damaged. Stopping play because no backup ball is available can ruin a fun afternoon.

Another important piece of equipment is shoes. These should be comfortable and well fitted tennis shoes. Cleated football shoes are only acceptable if every player has them and all players are about the same size and skill level. Using football shoes with cleats helps footing but they can also cause injuries, especially when all players are not of equal skill level. A good rule for family football is to ban any type of cleated football shoes. Tennis shoes work well and are much safer.

To ensure a fully enjoyable football game it is wise to have an air pump on hand to inflate the game ball to the proper pressure. In addition, a pressure gauge is also a useful accessory. Balls can lose pressure during play and should be kept properly inflated. Playing with a poorly inflated ball is no fun. So before play begins inflate the ball to the proper pressure, normally 15 PSI. And keep it properly inflated during play. This will insure a good day of football for all players.

The only other piece of useful equipment is a tote bag to carry the footballs and accessories. This tote bag need not be expensive. A 24” x 36” nylon tote bag with a drawstring top is perfectly suitable. It costs less than $10.00 and can carry all the equipment needed for a friendly family football game.

Family football is mean to be fun. But it does require some equipment to be enjoyed fully. Listed here is all that’s needed for a good afternoon of football family fun!

Robert J. Waugh, 2119 Main Street, Unit 2, Lubbock, TX 79401-2997, 1-806-792-0433

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Robert J. Waugh, 2119 Main Street, Unit 2, Lubbock, TX 79401-2997, 1-806-792-0433

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