Walking Football
Slow, no-running football aimed at over-50s.
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Team sports
Football, netball, hockey, cricket and more. Playing with others keeps you coming back, and walking versions make team sport open to almost everyone.
Team sports bring fitness, friendship and a sense of belonging together. Our 22 team sports include football, netball, hockey, cricket, basketball, rugby and many more, including walking and social versions that make team sport open to almost everyone.
Playing with others makes it easy to stay motivated, because people expect you to turn up. Each guide covers how to start, how to build your fitness and skills, and the injury risks to be aware of. Compare the options to find a team and a level that suit you.
22 regimes
Walking Netball
Netball played at walking pace.
Football (Soccer)
Eleven-a-side or small-sided football.
Futsal
Fast indoor five-a-side football.
Basketball
Fast court game with running and jumping.
Netball
Seven-a-side passing game on a court.
Volleyball
Net game on indoor court.
Beach Volleyball
Two-a-side net game on sand.
Rugby Union
Full-contact team game.
Touch and Tag Rugby
Non-contact version of rugby.
Field Hockey
Stick and ball sport on a pitch.
Ice Hockey
Fast contact sport on skates.
Cricket
Bat and ball team game.
Baseball and Softball
Bat and ball game with fielding and running.
Rounders
Simplified bat and ball game.
Flag Football
Non-contact American football.
Ultimate Frisbee
Seven-a-side team disc game.
Handball
Throwing and scoring game on a court.
Gaelic Games
Gaelic football, hurling and camogie.
Lacrosse
Stick and ball sport with running.
Dodgeball
Throwing and dodging team game.
Kabaddi
Tag-style contact team sport.
Team sports: pros and cons
What to like and what to watch for, so you can decide whether this type of exercise is right for you.
Best for: People who stay motivated by company, competition and being part of a group.
Pros
- Built-in motivation: people expect you to turn up
- Fitness, skills and friendships in one go
- Walking and social versions make many sports open to almost everyone
- A strong sense of belonging
Cons
- Fixed times, travel and subs or fees
- Collisions and contact raise the chance of injury in some sports
- You depend on other people turning up, and some clubs are very competitive