Kids like soccer because everyone gets a chance to kick the ball, and it takes very little talent to do so.
Kids like soccer because everyone gets a chance to kick the ball, and it takes very little talent to do so.
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When I was in elementary school in the early ‘50s, we still had PE. In good weather, we sometimes would play “kick ball” on an area of the playground that was about 60 yds. long with goals at each end. .....We were aged about 9-12 at the time and most everyone (boys) took part in all the PE sports, including dodge ball in the gym when it was raining.
In kick ball, there were probably 20-30 players on the field for EACH side. The big ball would be kicked to start and then mayhem would ensue, as everyone tried to get to the ball and kick it toward the opponents’ goal. ....Lots of bloody noses, split lips, skinned elbows, etc.
I think it all helped us boys to grow and be competitive. I’m sure the teachers loved the fact that we were burning off all that energy before they had to have us in their classes.