Enjoying Netball

Human beings have enjoyed participating in sport for thousands of years, and many games have developed over time. One of the more recent games is net ball, which was invented in the United States in 1895 by Clara Gregory Baer, as a lady's version of basket ball, which had emerged a few years beforehand, but was played primarily by men. At this time in history, women's sporting clothes were not particularly practical and would have made playing basket ball awkward, which was the primary reason for the amendments made to the game to produce net ball. Today, net ball is played by people all over the world, but is probably most associated with Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and the United Kingdom. There is potentially more interest than ever in challenging and fun sports, as everyday people become worried about unhealthy lifestyles surrounding junk foods and sedentary occupations. People are becoming image conscious from a young age and are concerned about their weight. Unfortunately this can become an unhealthy obsession for some people who take dieting to extremes, so it is very important to teach people the right way to stay fit and healthy. If people want to live a healthy lifestyle and take part in regular exercise, this should be encouraged from a young age. Schools tend to offer a range of sports in physical education lessons, and in their gym supplies room almost always have netball equipment, as the game is considered both fun and fashionable. Outside of schools, gyms and clubs sometimes offer net ball lessons for those who are really keen on the game,Communities are becoming more aware that there are not as many activities for young people as there should be. There is a fear that if needs are not met then there will be an increase in antisocial behavior as teenagers hang round outside with nothing much to do and nowhere to go. Youth clubs could provide an answer to this problem, as they are often well attended when they are up and running. Generally, the clubs focus on the interests of young people, from music and art to sports. Quite a few have netball equipment as this is a popular game. Those who are starting up a youth club or maybe just a small fitness group should consider purchasing some netball equipment. The game is great fun for people of all ages and provides an exciting way of keeping in shape. The kind of netball equipment that is purchased will depend on the budget of the group, and also on their long term ambitions - those who plan to go professional will need good quality, pro standard kit. No matter why an individual or a group decides to take up net ball, a key thing to remember is that leading a healthy and active lifestyle should be fun. For those just embarking on diets this may seem miles from the truth, but after some initial successes, it is clear to see how regular exercise can keep up your spirits.