The Coolest Gifts for Your Sporty Kid

Get all the gear your sports fan will love!

October 20, 2022

By: Samantha Lande

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Photo By: Ariel Skelley

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Deciding what to buy for holiday gifts is never easy, but if a kid is into sports, here’s a great selection of gifts for all ages. From sports equipment to apparel and even sporty indoor items, there is something for every young sports lover.

Pitching Machine

This machine, designed for young elementary school kids (5-8) is a great way to get them to practice hitting in both baseball and tennis in a safe and less fearful environment. The kit comes with a racquet, bat, a variety of balls and of course the pitching machine which can be programmed to auto or manual. Hours of backyard fun to be had!

BUY IT: Amazon, $33.99

Whirlyboard

This contraption may look like it’s a skateboard without wheels but it’s so much more. It’s a balance board, rehab tool and even a standing desk mat, good for kids ages 7 and up. It can be used to learn the fundamentals of board sports but it can be a fun way to condition even if that’s not your thing. Great for core strength and winter boredom, if your kids are active this is something fun for them (and you!).

BUY IT: Amazon, $149.95

Workout Dress

Exercise but make it fashionable. Teens and tweens will love these workout dresses, perfect for summertime hangs with friends or doing a workout like tennis. With hidden shorts underneath the skirt you can run and jump with no worry.

BUY IT: The Halara, $39.95

Sports Bath Toy Set

Whether into sports or not, this bath toy set will keep little ones entertained while you wash their body (wishful thinking!) and keep them having fun in the water. A basketball net is perfect for slam dunks and they can use the baseball and soccer balls to just squirt or float along. A clear plastic carrying case ensures things will not get lost.

BUY IT: Sammy + Nat, $21.00

Glowcity Football

If you have a football-loving kid who has fun throwing the ball around with friends, then they will love this illuminated football for night games (or let's be honest, games that are at 5 p.m. in the winter). The football is waterproof so take it to the beach or on camping trips without worry.

BUY IT: Amazon, $33.99

Pickleball Set

Pickleball is all the rage, and not just for adults. Many parks across the country are adding courts and it’s such a fun and easy game to play. Kids love it because it’s like a life-sized game of ping pong. This set comes with two rackets and two balls, perfect for a pickup game!

BUY IT: Dick’s Sporting Goods $49.99

Over the Door Hoop

If your kid loves basketball, there is a chance that they are already alley-ooping in their room, just likely in their garbage can. Instead, get them this over-the-door basketball hoop so they can leave balls of paper alone and instead slam dunk on their bedroom door.

BUY IT: Target, $34.99

Air Hockey Table

This tabletop game may have been around for a long time but it never goes out of style. Perfect for all ages and a few family games too, you need no athletic ability to use it. But NHL fans will love the theme and may just picture themselves on the ice.

BUY IT: Walmart, $41.00

Golf Set

Little tikes who watch their parents golf all the time will especially love this gift but it’s great for any kid to learn hand eye coordination. The toy can be set up for solo play, parent and kid bonding or even a round with friends.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.99

Pop-Up Soccer Goal

Instantly turn any backyard or park into a soccer field with this pop up soccer goal. Grab two and make a game of it or just use one for quick and easy practice drills. It’s super lightweight and stakes into the ground making it the perfect take-anywhere soccer goal.

BUY IT: Dick’s Sporting Goods $39.99

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