In this part of our web guide, we will discuss the equipment, gear, and other products used in kickball, known as soccer baseball in most of Canada and as football rounders in the United Kingdom.
A playground classic, kickball is a cross between soccer and baseball. Teams take turns kicking a rubber ball and running the bases, aiming to score runs. The field setup and rules are similar to baseball. However, rather than hitting a ball with a bat, players kick it. A "pitcher" rolls the ball toward the "batter," who kicks it as far as possible before sprinting to first base and onward, while the opposing team tries to catch the ball and tag the runner out.
Largely played recreationally by children in schoolyards and parks, the game has gained popularity among adults in recent years, and organized kickball leagues for adults have been established.
Additional information will be provided in our Sports & Recreation category. As this is the shopping section, we will focus on kickball equipment, gear, and accessories here.
As a playground game for children, the rules for kickball are simple, and all it takes is a few basic items to play the game. The primary piece of equipment is the kickball itself. Typically made of rubber, the inflated ball is larger than a soccer ball but smaller than a basketball, designed for easy kicking and catching.
In addition to the ball, the game requires four bases, often improvised from any available objects like jackets or cones. However, official bases made of rubber or plastic are available. Players wear regular athletic clothes and sneakers, making the game economically accessible for schools and communities.
As adults, the game offers social interaction, physical exercise, and stress relief. Adult leagues have somewhat professionalized the game, although it remains rooted in its accessible and recreational nature.
Nevertheless, several U.S. cities have organized adult leagues. The World Adult Kickball Association was founded in 1998.
For both children and adults, the essential equipment remains the same. However, the quality and specifications may vary, and the adult leagues will use official bases. The rubber kickball is the centerpiece, with specifications as to size and weight adapted for different age groups.
Several companies specialize in producing kickball equipment, including Champion Sports, Franklin Sports, Mikasa, and Voit. The World Adult Kickball Association also manufactures the official kickballs used in its leagues.
These and any other kickball manufacturers and retailers whose kickball products are a significant part of their business are appropriate topics for this category. Websites offering kickball product reviews and comparisons may also be listed here.
Recommended Resources
Kickball Hub is a blog focused on the game of kickball, including the rules of kickball, kickball tips and strategy, and other information. The website also includes a section on kickball gear, linked to product pages on Amazon via its affiliate program. Included are descriptions and reviews of various products, such as the official WAKA kickball, kickball cleats, a complete kickball set, team jerseys, a kickball training leash, a wireless party speaker, and others.
https://kickballhub.blogspot.com/p/kickball-gear.html
Kickball Zone is an informational website focused on the game of kickball, offering several articles on various topics related to the game, such as rules, strategies, and tips for improving in the game, as well as instructions for building a kickball field, the history of the game, variations of the game, and so on. It also provides reviews on kickball equipment, gear, and apparel, often with links to where the products may be purchased on Amazon, via an affiliate link.
https://kickballzone.com/
Specializing in apparel, the brand seeks to unite the world through the sport of kickball and to motivate men and women to become healthy by playing the sport. The site offers various types of headwear, customized Kickballife jackets, pullover hoodies, several tee-shirt options, lanyards, masks, socks, crewneck shirts, lanyards, a beanie and scarf set, and tote bags. Also included is a blog with various articles on kickball, upcoming events, and related topics. Contacts are included.
https://kickballife.com/
TPES: Official 10" WAKA Kickball Set
Toledo Physical Education Supply offers an official 10-inch kickball kit produced by the World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA), meeting the specifications of the official sanctioning body. The kit includes six official red WAKA kickballs, a set of poly-vinyl bases, including a pitcher's plate, the official rules for the sport, and a red storage bag. Photographs, descriptions, reviews, prices, and online purchases are enabled. Additionally, a single kickball and 9" orange cones are available.
https://www.tpesonline.com/official-waka-kickball-kit
Wolverine Sports: Kickball Equipment
In business since 1953, Wolverine Sports offers gym and sports equipment for physical education, fitness, and various sports activities, including kickball. Its online product catalog includes a wide selection of kickballs and bases for phys ed classes or kickball leagues, such as official WAKA kickballs, indoor/outdoor bases, poly bases, waffle bottom bases and home plate, each of which are available for purchase online. A full catalog of products is available.
https://wolverinesports.com/collections/kickball
