Archive for December, 2009
The Right Shoes
What are the right shoes to play in for family football? There are a variety of answers. Some folks prefer the cleated football shoe while others are satisfied with sneakers in varying states of abuse. Is there a correct shoe to wear? There is and this article will identify the right shoes to wear when playing family football. It will also review the required football equipment.
There are two types of shoes to wear depending on the play. If the game is tackle football then a cleated football shoe is the choice to wear. But if the game is the normal family football touch contest, then sneakers are more than adequate. But these sneakers must be in good condition. A badly worn pair of sneakers is useless when playing family football. The shoes should be in good condition in order to provide proper wearer traction and support.
In the tackle family football game the shoe choice is most likely to be the cleated football shoe. These shoes are not inexpensive and are offered by a range of shoe suppliers. Since they are cleated they offer excellent traction on a grass playing field. The cleats can be replaced when they are worn. Professional players wear a variety of cleated shoes depending on the field and weather conditions. The most obvious shoe choice is the one selected to play on artificial turf. This choice, however, is not be required of the family footballer who usually plays on grass. Cleated shoes should be well cared for to insure proper play.
In the touch family football game, good quality sneakers are the shoes of choice. This type of shoe is familiar to everyone and is manufactured by a wide range of suppliers. Prices can vary widely depending on the supplier. The key issue in selecting a sneaker is not price. Fit and support are the most important shoe selection criteria. Do not wear badly worn sneakers when playing family football. They do not provide the proper support and traction. Any other type of footwear, other than cleated shoes and sneakers, is unacceptable for playing family football.
Good equipment helps too. This is an official football, quality accessories and a proven tote bag. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football plays very well in all conditions and can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Regardless of the football selected be sure to have the best accessories. These are a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated air pump or a foot pump. Good accessories ensure no play interruptions for damaged or underinflated footballs!
Another important accessory is the ball tote or ball bag. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can hold up to 10 footballs. It is invaluable in carrying football equipment to and from games and in protecting unused equipment from theft at these games.
To have a proper and enjoyable game of family football, always play with the right shoes.
How To Dress?
A key question typically asked about family football is, How to dress? This is important since the subject of proper family football dress comes up repeatedly. This article addresses the dress issue and recommends the proper dress for both warm and cold weather. It also reviews recommended football equipment.
First, it is best to review the dress items inappropriate for family football games. These are full football dress and cleated shoes. For family football items such as helmets, pads and pants are not acceptable. Family football is a touch football game so that regular football dress is inappropriate. Even if line blocking and tackling is allowed, regular football clothing is not acceptable. That is meant for the tackle game!
There are two seasons for family football dress – warm and cold. This article addresses both times since the required dress varies. In warm weather the dress tends to be light and airy. In cold weather keeping warm is the order of the day.
In warmer weather the preferred dress is shorts, a short sleeved shirt and serviceable sneakers. There is no reason to wear shoes with cleats but the sneakers should not be worn since proper footing is important in family football. The clothes selected need not be new. But they should not be torn or in poor condition. If so, they only impede the wearer and can disrupt the game. So wear good quality clothing and reliable sneakers.
In colder weather the only changes are in the dress. Long sleeved shirts and long pants or jeans are preferred. But there is no reason to change shoes. Well constructed sneakers are required as is good quality clothing. Dress warmly but not excessively since all the running required will soon heat up the player. As with warmer weather wear there is no reason to have cleated football shoes. Well constructed sneakers suffice.
Good equipment is always needed. This means an official football, quality accessories and a sturdy tote bag. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football plays well in all conditions and can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
The required accessories include a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated air pump or a foot pump. Always use the best possible accessories to ensure continuous play.
Another required accessory is the ball bag or ball tote. It is made to nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can accommodate up to 10 footballs. It can carry football equipment to and from games and protects unused equipment from theft at these games.
For family football dress comfortably and be fully ready to play. Your focus should be on playing well and not in dressing well.
Should Girls Play?
Should girls play family football? The answer is an emphatic “YES”. This is the one football game where women and men can play equally well. This is basically touch football. So physical strength is not a prime requisite for effective play. Women can play family football equally with men. But playing family football does require skill and commitment whether a player is male or female. This article looks at the game requirements and assesses how women compare with men. It also reviews the role of quality equipment.
A most important characteristic in family football is basic skill. Do not assume that women are less skillful in playing family football than men. Women can run as fast, pass as effectively and kick as well as most men. So, excluding women from playing family football is discriminatory and should not be permitted. If a woman player has the skill to play she should play.
Without question woman players have the desire to play family football. Many times this desire outranks anything that men offer. Family football is usually considered to be a man’s game. Therefore, for a woman to succeed here she must have both skill and desire. These are inherent requirements for any family football player. A talented woman should not be excluded from playing unless the family game is too physical!
Women family football players undergo the same team training as men. As mentioned above family football is a touch football game where running and passing skills are emphasized. Once again a talented woman can run, pass and even kick equally (or better) with most men. When the family game requires physical involvement such as blocking and tackling, women are at physical disadvantage. However, in some games women have displayed considerable talent at blocking and tackling and so cannot be discarded out of hand.
In family football games woman players have often excelled. They are good ball carriers, excellent passers and receivers and competent kickers. In many cases they have even displayed considerable skill as blockers and tacklers. So a talented woman should never be excluded from a game of family football.
Good equipment also helps. This is an official football, quality accessories and a sturdy tote bag. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football is the choice of top male and female players. It can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Having good accessories is critical. These are a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump is either a hand operated air pump or a foot pump. Never play with poor accessories!
Another key accessory is the ball bag or ball tote. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can hold up to 10 footballs. It carries football equipment to and from games and protects unused equipment from theft at these games.
Should girls play family football? By all means!
Good Equipment
It’s impossible to play a good game of family football without good equipment. Oh yes, family football can be played with just an old rubber football and no accessories or even a tote bag. But to play this game properly requires quality equipment. This means an official football, established accessories and a sturdy nylon tote bag. This article looks at the family football equipment required and recommends the best available to give the most pleasure and long life.
There three types of family football equipment. These are: (1) footballs, (2) accessories, and (3) tote bags. We will examine each here and recommend the best.
There is really only one football. It is the official football – 14 inches long and inflated to 13PSI. There are three types of acceptable football covering. These are leather, composite (leather and rubber) and rubber. The very best football is the official NFL football. It is covered in top grain leather and plays well under any conditions. It is expensive (about $80.00) but it will last a long time with proper care. It can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
The next most important pieces of equipment are the accessories. These are the football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and the football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated and costs as much as $38.00 for a high volume pump. It can also be foot operated and costs about $20.00. Next in line for key accessories is the pressure gauge. This important piece of equipment costs about $24.00 and assures that all footballs will be correctly inflated. Inflating needles cost only about $0.50 each and are essential for use with the ball pumps to keep the footballs properly inflated. The football repair kit can costs as little as $9.00 and is invaluable in repairing any damaged footballs. The key decision for football accessories is to buy the best available. The best accessories assure the best performance from the selected footballs.
A valuable and often overlooked piece of the equipment is the ball bag or ball tote. This item is made of nylon mesh in many colors and has a nylon draw string. The nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote costs about $10.00 and can hold up to 10 footballs. It is especially useful in carrying footballs and other equipment to and from games. The tote bag also served to protect any unused equipment from theft at the games.
Family football requires little equipment. But it false economy to buy cheap items. The best equipment for footballs, accessories and tote bags, provides the best performance and should be the prime selection!
Good Playing
Good playing is the essence of family football. This is a game designed for fun and good times. Therefore, it should be played under the best possible conditions. What are these? They include the: (1) field, (2) players, (3) game, and (4) meal. Good equipment is also needed. These requirements will be reviewed here.
A key requirement for good family football play must be the playing field. Ideally, it should be a grassy location in a public park with ample parking and convenient eating facilities. If possible, this field should be the correct size (100 yards by 50 yards) and striped for football play. The presence of goal posts is a plus!
The players in any family football game must come ready to play. This means that they should be in proper physical condition, know the game and their plays and have the will to compete. This game should be open to all participants, regardless of sex or age, providing that they are in proper physical shape and readiness to play. Star players are not expected here. But desire to play is!
The game itself should be played for fun and maximum enjoyment. This means that the score is not too important and that good fellowship must prevail. Some family games are very serious and the players compete aggressively. However, this is the exception. The primary purpose of family football is to offer good fun and exercise to all participants. Football skill is not mandatory.
A key aspect of family football is the post game meal. This is an opportunity for players and spectators alike to enjoy nutritious food in a convivial outdoor setting. No other athletic contest features a post game meal the way family football does. This meal is meant to be as healthy as the game. In this way all who play or watch the game are able to come together afterward for the fun and good fellowship of a family meal.
Like any family football contest good equipment is important. This is an official football, quality accessories and a sturdy tote bag. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football plays well in all conditions and is choice of serious family footballers. It can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Good accessories are always required. These include a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump is either a hand operated air pump or a foot pump. Using good accessories ensures that the football game will not be stopped due to football damage or deflation.
A good ball tote or ball bag is also a key accessory. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can handle up to 10 footballs. It is used to carry football equipment to and from games and to protect unused equipment from theft at these games.
Good playing for family football requires the right field, good players, a spirited game and a nutritious family meal. When all these elements come together there is no finer fun than playing family football!
Good Exercise
Family football provides good exercise for all players. The game focuses much attention on running the football. Yes, passing is featured and plays a prominent role in scoring but nothing is accomplished without running. There is pass running by receivers and pass rushing by defending linemen. In all aspects of family football running by both the offense and defense is an important characteristic of the game. Therefore to play family football properly a participant must be in good physical condition. This article examines family football as a good source of physical exercise and also reviews needed football equipment.
Family football offers two key sources of good exercise. First, is the top physical condition that players must achieve to excel in family football. Second, is the sustained physical condition all players must have to play well in a family football game. Each of these exercise sources will be reviewed here.
To play well in any family football practice or game individual players must be in top physical condition. Achieving this requires that individual players: (1) cease all use of alcohol and tobacco, (2) eat well balanced and low fat meals, (3) get regular aerobic exercise, and (4) maintain strength training. All of these exercise requirements are obvious. Alcohol and tobacco are uniquely unhealthy. Poor food choices rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals needed for top athletic performance. Aerobic training makes the body ready for the sustained running of family football. Strength training ensures that the family footballer will be able to carry out the tough physical requirements of the family game. All of these requirements will improve player performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Achieving and maintaining good physical condition helps the family footballer to perform well both in practice and in games. There is no difference in the exercise requirements. However, game situations tend to be more stressful and, therefore, are more likely to present injury situations. In games, players try harder naturally and so leave themselves more open to injury. This is all the more reason to keep up an integrated program of physical fitness throughout the entire family football season. The best conditioned players play best at a sustained high performance level.
Good equipment: an official football, quality accessories and a proven tote bag, helps too. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. It plays well in all conditions and is the choice of the top family football teams. This all leather football can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Regardless of the football chosen, good accessories must be used in any family football game. These are a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated air pump or the more expensive foot pump. These accessories insure uninterrupted play.
Another useful accessory is the ball bag or ball tote. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can accommodate up to 10 footballs. It can carry football equipment to and from games and protect unused equipment from theft at these games.
Good exercise is realized in family football by avoiding all alcohol and tobacco, eating properly, getting aerobically fit and doing strength training. Don’t slack off on any of these requirements!!
Good Fun
Family football is meant to be good fun. What are the contributing factors that make it so? They are: (1) being outdoors, (2) providing good exercise, (3) having good company, (4) enjoying good food, and (5) playing a fun game. Each of these factors will be reviewed in turn together with a look at football equipment.
One of the most important aspects of family football is playing this game outdoors. The chosen field is normally a grassy one in a public park. The day chosen to play is usually clear and warm. This makes playing family football outdoors a great experience!
Family football offers a much exercise to all players. There is plenty of aerobic activity since this game requires running by most players on every play, both offensively and defensively. No player is just standing around. The field action requires that players be on the move on every play. This is not a lazy man’s game.
People who enjoy family football are congenial and happy. They play to have fun and so they enjoy themselves. This does not mean that they don’t play hard and enjoy the game because they do. But family football is fun and so participants are there to enjoy themselves. This translates into a good time for all.
Few sports feature a post game meal as family football does. Every participant, winner or loser, is there to enjoy the nutritious meal offered after every game. The meal becomes a means whereby all players can enjoy good food together and think only of the good time they had playing football. The family football meal makes the football experience something special for all participants.
Family football is meant to be a fun game. Yes, it can be very serious when two strong teams compete against each other. But at no time should family football become a grudge match. The game is supposed to be fun and exciting to play. If there is any other agenda the game cannot be considered as family football. It’s a fun game and it’s meant to be played this way.
Good equipment, an official football, quality accessories and a sturdy tote bag, are the basic pieces of family football equipment. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football is expensive but plays very well under all conditions. It is preferred by top teams and can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Good accessories are required. These are a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated air pump or the preferred foot pump.
Another needed accessory is the ball tote or ball bag. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can handle up to 10 footballs. It is used to carry football equipment to and from games and to protect unused equipment from theft at these games.
Good fun is had at every family football game if it is played for this reason. There is no other reason to play!
Good Nourishment
Family football is not all about just playing football in the park on Sunday afternoons. It is also concerned with an individual player’s health and well being. If a family footballer is not in good health he or she will nor play the game well and may even invite an injury. We look here at one of the most important aspects of good health, i.e. good nourishment. We will also review the role of good equipment in family football.
Good nourishment in family football or any strenuous physical activity is a truly balanced diet. This means low fat and low cholesterol foods like skim milk, lean chicken and fish, fresh vegetables and fruits and lots of pure water. The American diet, unfortunately, has moved in the opposite direction. People today crave fast food that emphasizes greasy hamburgers, soggy French fries, sugary carbonated drinks and fat desserts. Americans are getting more obese as each day goes by. They have an obsession with fast food that offers very little but empty calories.
It does very little good to keep reminding people about proper eating. This has been the modus operandi of the government for some time to no avail. People will eat what they most desire and this seems to be all the wrong foods. The food choices that we have are limitless. There are numerous food outlets selling the very best food in convenient packages. But still many people today persist in frequenting fast food locations where unhealthy but good looking food is the order of the day. Americans have become a nation of fast food addicts.
Is all fast food bad for you? The answer is no. But it is much easier to find wholesome food in a supermarket than in a fast food restaurant. If you must frequent a fast food restaurant select menu items, however scarce, that are clearly nutritious. This can include such offerings as low fat milk, salads with low fat dressings and yogurt. The guiding words here are low fat, low sodium, and low cholesterol!
In addition to good food, the family footballer should also use good equipment. This is an official football, quality accessories and a proven tote bag. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football plays very well under all conditions and can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Good accessories are essential. These are the football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated air pump or a foot pump. Don’t play any family without good accessories readily available. They can keep the game going!
Another useful accessory is the ball tote or ball bag. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote is used to carry football equipment to and from games and to protect unused equipment from theft at these games.
Always opt for good nourishment. Selecting wholesome high energy foods will help you to become a much better all round family footballer!
Fun Or Serious?
Family football is a game that can be played one of two ways – fun or serious. Both ways are suitable for the players participating but there are important differences. This article explores those differences and describes their importance. It also looks at the equipment choices.
One of the most important differences is the playing field itself. In the fun game the size and striping of the field is unimportant. The fun game can be played almost anywhere. On the other hand the serious game seeks the best possible field. This is regulation size (100 yards by 50 yards), well grassed and properly striped. It likely will even have goal posts.
For footballs, the fun game once again will use any football and most likely the rubber football. This ball is quite playable and is inexpensive. In the serious game only the best official football will suffice. This is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. Nothing less will do.
In the fun game everyone plays, regardless of skill. So this game is wide open to anyone who wishes to play. Ability is not an issue. Having fun is the only criterion. In the serious game it’s all about ability. Only the most capable players participate in the serious game. This is no place for learners!
In the fun game the score is unimportant. It may not even be tallied. Once again the key requirement is having fun. And scoring only gets in the way. This is definitely not the case in the serious game. The score is carefully kept and is used specifically to decide the winner. And in the serious game there definitely is a winner and a loser!
There are other differences too but these mentioned above are the main ones. Just remember that the fun game is played for just that purpose. As long as players enjoy themselves the game is successful. The serious game is played to determine a winner and it is a hard fought contest. But both types of games are acceptable!
Equipment is also important. This includes an official football, quality accessories and a sturdy tote bag. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. This all leather football is preferred by serious players and can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
Good accessories count in both types of games. These include a football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump can be a hand operated air pump or the preferred foot pump. Always have good accessories on hand in either type of game to keep it going!
A very useful accessory is the ball bag or ball tote. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote can accommodate up to 10 footballs. It can carry football equipment to and from games and protect unused equipment at these games.
The two types of family football – fun or serious – provide ample play opportunities for every family footballer. Pick the game that’s best for you and enjoy yourself. That is the prime objective of family football.
Which Accessories?
Selecting the right football is very important for any family football game. After all the football is the main piece of equipment for use in any game. However, just as important is the selection of accessories. No family football game should ever be attempted without the proper accessories readily available. These include the football pump, pressure gauge, inflating needles and a footfall repair kit. These items are needed if the game football ever loses inflation or is damaged. Yes, a standby football is also needed to continue play. But accessories ensure that play continues even without this extra football.
As noted above the required accessories include a football pump, a pressure gauge, inflating needles and a football repair kit. The ball pump comes in two basic types: the hand held air pump or the foot pump. Air pumps cost as little as $6.00 and the foot pump may cost $22.00. These items are needed to keep the game footballs properly inflated. This inflation of 13PSI can be checked with a $23.00 pressure gauge. This is a very useful accessory. Inflating needles cost about $0.50 each and are used with the football pumps to keep the footballs correctly inflated. A football repair kit costs as little as $9.00 and is invaluable in repairing damaged footballs. Each of these items should be readily available before any family football game begins.
Another important accessory is the tote bag, ball tote or ball bag. It is made of nylon mesh, comes in many colors and has a nylon draw string. This nylon ball bag or nylon ball tote costs about $10.00 and holds about 10 footballs. It is used to carry football equipment to and from games and to protect unused equipment from theft at these games.
These accessories support the game footballs. An official football should be used and it has one of three coverings – the all leather football, the composite (leather and rubber) football and the rubber football. The best football is the official NFL football covered in top grain leather. It plays the best of all footballs and can be a Rawlings football, a Spalding football or a
No family football game should ever be played without standby footballs and/or the full range of accessories. To play a family game without accessories is to risk premature game cessation if the primary football is deflated or damaged. Be wise and play a family football game with the all the needed accessories. It’s the best and only course of action!