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Contest and Review – Nerf NFL Pro Grip

September 8, 2008 by GreatDad Writers 110 Comments

Team up with NERF and the NFL! This licensed football is emblazoned with one of your favorite NFL teams’ emblems and colors so you can get your game on just like the pros. The special PRO GRIP texture is specially designed for better throwing and catching, helping you and your team pave  the way to victory.

GreatDad Contest

Win a Nerf NFL Pro Grip football. Just tell us what’s the best game to introduce kids to sports and why. Send in your entries using the comment form
below. Contest ends on 25th September, 2008.

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Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner’s page.

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  1. dianne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    TKD because it promotes self confidence and self defense.

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  2. Claudine says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think it is soccer. My son is 8 this is first year playing. He loves it. He is learning how to play as a team. He has to learn not to be a poor sport just because one of his other team memebers did not make a goal. He is learning to cheer for the entire team. He likes to say good job when the game is over.

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  3. David says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The sport I believe is best for children is the one that intrest them the most. You have to be mentally into the sport before the sport gets into you.

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  4. Mike says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Kick Ball: involves all aspect of team work; includes both boys and girls; not only teachs kids team work, but is great exercise.

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  5. Kasey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    In our house we started with soccer, then baseball and then finally football.

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  6. Elizabeth says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Kick the can and Hide and Seek

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  7. Elizabeth says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    T-ball is a great way to get started. It helps teach eye hand coordination which is crucial and helps develop confidence.

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  8. Dan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer, it’s fun and easy to learn

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  9. Vicki says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think Soccer-easy to learn and you run alot

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  10. Denise says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball because it’s not too rough.

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  11. Heather says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    my son LOVED T-Ball

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  12. Karen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball !!

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  13. Jim says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball, more specifically T-ball

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  14. Richard says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    T-ball is a great game to teach them

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  15. Rey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Football! Why you ask? – Because, I’ve gotta raise my son the right way…the Broncos way!! Go Broncos!!

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  16. Erma says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Karate,cause it teaches them disipline.

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  17. Erin says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    T-Ball is the best sport for young children. Everyone gets to participate and there is no pressure.

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  18. Tim says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    As much as I hate to admit it, Soccer. Kids run around, rules (at least for little kids) fairly easy. Instant gratification when they kick the ball.

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  19. Chris says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would say soccor because it is so much to kick balls around!

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  20. Christine says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think baseball because there is less chance for injury.

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  21. charline says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    -Ball is the best sport

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  22. hazel says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Basketball with a variable height hoop.

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  23. Geralyn says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think all sports are good for kids. But the easiest to start with is probably soccer. Just kick and run, and have fun.

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  24. Carol says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    t-ball

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  25. Tammy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think it really depends on the child. I think the best sport to start with is one that they like & can play fairly well. For example, it they like to run & kick, then soccer would be great. If they love water, swimming would be a better choice.

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  26. Deb says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like to begin my boys with T-ball.

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  27. Carla says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Football!! My kids love to go to the games and watch on TV!! We have a tailgate party!!!

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  28. Karen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My son started with Wiffle Ball. Everything is lightweight and he loved it. He is now a great baseball player.

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  29. Barbara says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball, because you can start off with softer items to make the child less likely to be injured….wiffle ball and bat or a very soft bat and ball

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  30. Jeanne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer cause everyone in my family plays so everyone in my family watches and passes in on to their kids.

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  31. Robert says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    football…it’s now americas top sport

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  32. Dorothy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My family has always loved t ball all our kids played and now we go with our grandchildren. My Grandson is starting to play a little football with his Dad and his Grandpa

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  33. Toni says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball teaches everything-coordination, running, team building..that’s how we started.

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  34. Gianna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Football of course.. it’s a whole lotta fun 🙂

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  35. Leigh says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer- very little actual contact in the sport, easy rules, great exercise, and the kids seem to love it.

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  36. Valeen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d have to say baseball! You can start with wiffle ball, then T-ball, then on to softball or baseball! My kids love it!

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  37. Jennifer says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball rocks!
    Go Mets

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  38. Chuck says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Golf because it shows the child how to be honest and call penalties on themselve when keeping score and respect for the other players. Plus its also a solo game so you can practice whenever you want.

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  39. Janet says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    T-ball is a great game to teach them !:)

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  40. kerri says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    dodge ball it takes out our aggresions and its fun

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  41. Donna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Kickball. It is easy for even very young kids to do.

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  42. shana says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My kids love football! My husband plays in the front yard with them everyday and would love to have a new foortball.

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  43. Sarah says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Teeball! Every kid gets an opportunity to play, they are given the opportunity to hit even if they aren’t the most coordinated or athletic, and there are adults to supervise and assist on the field. And the position of pitcher’s helper is a big deal to kids – they learn responsibility and also what it’s like to be in teh center of the action.

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  44. Charlene says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would say T-Ball.Its easy
    and kids seem to catch on fast.It seems easier to
    succeed on this sport

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  45. Lily says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    T-Ball because it’s easy

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  46. KELLY says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think softball because it teaches responsibilty and how to get along with others

    Thanks

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  47. Matthew says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think basketball is the best sport to teach to children. Not only does it promote teamwork, but it also allows a child the chance to improve himself as an individual athlete. The game is fast paced, as the team is expected to play both offense and defense. It improves hand-eye coordination, muscle strength, flexibility, cardiovascular strength, and helps stimulate the child mentally. Through the clear goal of getting the ball through the hoop, there is a defined objective that every player must work towards. My son is 9 and I introduced him to basketball five years ago. His ball-handling skills and overall awareness have improved greatly, and it has helped him with sports such as tennis and football, where hand-eye coordination and acceleration are crucial. Through experience, I can tell you that basketball was a great first sport to teach him, and I would recommend it to any other parent.

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  48. Andrew says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    soccer, teaches them teamwork and the kids also get to learn the elements of teamwork.

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  49. Margaret says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We started our sons out with playing baseball. It’s taught them that they need to be patient and has taught them coordination. We first started by tossing them a softball and have proceeded to them now hitting the ball with a bat.
    Thanks for this giveaway.

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  50. Rebecca says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We like football

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  51. Don says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Great contest…would love to win as I love to play catch with my boys.

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  52. Jack says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think football is a good starter for young kids, especially like your nerf football giveaway, we teach catching and running and we get to hug them alot and call it tackling.

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  53. abbey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer is great sport to start off with. It teachs them to work on a team, gives them a good workout, and the rules are fairly simple starting out for little ones.

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  54. matthew says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    we are a family of football fanatics

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  55. linda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Both of my kids play sports….I think baseball is a great sport for kids to be involved in. It not only gets them involved, they learn about sportsmenship.

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  56. christopher says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball, because its slow as molasses, there’s plenty of time to teach

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  57. Nora says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think just playing catch is the basic to get the hand and eye coordination.

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  58. CoolBob says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship — like I tell the sprouts, anything else is just for a bunch on panzies…

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  59. nancy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My dad woul love this.

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  60. Stephen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    badmitton !! YEAH!

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  61. mary says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    throwing nerf football

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  62. Shiloh says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would say Tae Kwon Do since it teaches you confidence and is great for self esteem. It also is a great work out and a good way to learn self defense. My first name is spelled Shilo but it wouldn’t go through as that.

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  63. rachel says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball

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  64. angela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    soccer, it’s easy and safe

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  65. Kathy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We are a total soccer family. Great exercise and team involvement.

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  66. Rose says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think golf is a great way to introduce kids to sports. It’s a great one on one learning experience, at least it has been for son and dad in our house. What a great way for dad and son to spend a lot of quality time bonding, and learning a gentleman’s game!

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  67. TONI says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    MY UNCLE STEVAN WOULD LOVE THIS

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  68. Denyse says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Tae Kwon Do is great for physical activity and self esteem.

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  69. Rosanne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Football. All of my sons played it. It taught them teamwork and helped when they got in college and jobs on working with people

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  70. Mia says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think soccer is a good way to get children involved in team sports. It is fun, outdoors and great exercise.

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  71. Clifton says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My diabled wife of more than 38 years brusies so easier.
    This would be a great ball for her to play with the granchildren when she is able.
    Thanks for this great contest and prize!

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  72. Angela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Probably baseball since they being with “T-ball”, but I like football.

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  73. beth says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Thank you for having this. I think baseball and footballs are excellent for boys and girls. We play both sports with our 3 young children. Thank you!

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  74. Erica says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    soccer, baseball, and football are great beginning sports!

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  75. Mike says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball is the only non-contact sport and is the best to start with

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  76. Linda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think basketball because you can do that just about anywhere

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  77. tom says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    BASEBALL BECAUSE ITS AMERICAS GAME

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  78. MA says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    When really young I’d just start them out with tag football or even “hot potato”.

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  79. Jeffrey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer. No catching needed. Simple rules.

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  80. Kari says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d love to win this, we play a lot of ball with our kids, my daughter does dance and they are all involved in marial arts

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  81. toasters says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Basketball, Soccer, or Kickball because the only gear you have to buy is one cheap ball for the whole team, so any kid can play regardless of their parents’ income. Being shut out and humiliated because you’re parents can’t afford gear is one surefire way to turn a kid off team sports for life.

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  82. Michael says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    DODGEBALL. Here is why: it HURTS. kids learn to run and throw and if the lesson dosen’t sink in quickly they get bruised! Nothing tells the kids to get better like a wound!!

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  83. Michael says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer, good conditioning and fewer injuries

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  84. Casey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer and baseball. One works on running skills and the other works on hand eye coordination.

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  85. Janet says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Softball, no expense and fun to play.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  86. greg says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love football. My son loves football.

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  87. Linda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball is pretty classic, I think.

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  88. Sarah says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think soccer is a great sport to introduce kids to, since it is easier for them to learn. They may not understand all the rules of the game, but they can at least catch on to kicking the ball and trying to score a goal.

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  89. Christian says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer is a great early game for youth as it emphasizes teamwork.

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  90. Laurie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I choose swimming in that it is one of the few sports that actually can save your life.

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  91. Douglas says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think the best game to introduce to kids is Football. It develops their coordination and toughens them up at the same time.

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  92. Darline says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I believe any sport. It teaches team work and sportsmanship and it is good exercise.

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  93. Lisa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    t-ball because it builds confidence

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  94. kenneth says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    mabey my boy can be the next Manning

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  95. Vicky says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball because it is the all american game.

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  96. Joshua says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Madden because it builds hand-eye coordination

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  97. Gina says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think Baseball. Everyone knows that kids lit to swing and hit things! Great alternative!

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  98. Paul says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer, wears him out.

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  99. Chrysa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Soccer – Fairly simple rules, little equipment, and lots of running wears them out!

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  100. Steve says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We are a soccer family.

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  101. James says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball or wiffle ball-it improves the youngsters coordination

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  102. Linda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    soccer, really wears them out and gives them plenty of exercise.

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  103. Sandy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Basketball with a variable height hoop. They can play it with others or practice by themselves. We started my grandson at about 18 months. Then move on to soccer, baseball and/or football.

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  104. Linda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    football of course! America’s favorite sport!

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  105. Tyler says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    For my family, its football and hockey. My 3 brothers and 2 younger sisters play both sports in our driveway, so we are all able to play at the same time.

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  106. Shannon says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We started off by introducing our son to soccer at age 3. By then, he was old enough to kick the ball and understand some of the basic concepts (no hands, trapping the ball, etc.) Now, our son is 6 years old and plays soccer in spring and fall. Each season, we see him improving his skills and knowledge of the game. The nice part of starting with soccer was that it was a fairly basic concept to learn, plus it’s not a contact sport so there was no real concern of personal injury by starting him at a young age.

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  107. Carol says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d said baseball, using a soft bat and ball, because it teaches coordination, and it’s America’s favorite sport!

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  108. SANDY says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    well, baseball, or really to start wiffle ball..my kids loved coordination with water ballons though!

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  109. Randy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Baseball, it’s great to build hand eye coordination, and a great way to start child into an environment of working together with others as a team.

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  110. Angel says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like Soccer the best. I teach my son one on one and we love it. He is only 3 but he started kicking the ball before he could even walk, just holding onto the furniture.
    Now, we play a lot, I bought a little goal that once he makes the goal cheers him on. He loves it so much, and of course, it teaches him coordination, movement, it’s great excersize running a lot and it is a team sport.

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