Best Sports Toys for Kids (and Dads!)

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We had a ball researching the best toys to help your kids find their love of sport! Here are some of the best sports toys for kids. And dads. Because trust us, when your kids go to sleep, you’ll all be playing with every single one of these.

Ogo Disk
$24
Ogo Disk
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These are great for hand-eye coordination and they’re pretty fun for adults too! Just don’t have too much fun.  That’s what we say to our kids with a wink, right?

Bonkfit
$60
Bonkfit
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This inflatable punching bag is great for helping your kids burn up unused energy. And it’s good for rough & tumble play.

Teeter Popper
$37
Teeter Popper
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This is really fun! It lets your kids rock on it, roll on it, basically whatever they want. My girls loved the popping noise this makes.

Waboba Ball
$7
Waboba Ball
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This can bounce so high; it’s definitely an “outdoor toy.”

Pop A Pitch
$16
Pop A Pitch
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Swing Trainer
$36
Swing Trainer
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If you have a budding baseball player this is great for batting practice. For your older kids who are trying to take their game to the next level this bat training aid will help perfect their swing.

Football Goal Set
$34
Football Goal Set
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This is a football practice goal. I may or may not have made a field goal….

Hover Soccer Ball Set
$20
Hover Soccer Ball Set
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If you want to foster a love for soccer at an early age, this is a great way to start.

Gymnastics Mat
$65
Gymnastics Mat
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This is perfect because it’s thick, sturdy and durable. It’s great for practicing cartwheels, backbends, and somersaults.

Foam Pogo Jumper
$13
Foam Pogo Jumper
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Right when your kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s time to break these out. This took my girls a little time to get, so you might want to start practicing on grass.

Faux Bow 3
$35
Faux Bow 3
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These are really great; the arrows snap right in and they’re easy to shoot. They really go the distance, so your kids get a great workout when they’re trying to retrieve them. BONUS!

Check out some of our favorite old school outdoor games, too.

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Lizzy is Editor-in-Chief of The Cool Mom Co. (a website for all things cool women + moms) and mom to three kids (9, 6 and 3). Like so many mamas juggling it all, she never stops. Lizzy is passionate about building community through womanhood while sharing fun inspo for the modern mama. While she has a serious love of fashion & beauty, food is where her heart is! Find her on Instagram @lizzymathis and cool mama things @thecoolmomco or www.thecoolmom.co.