What would you say is the best sport for boys?

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I'm thinking of putting my nearly four year old into something.
What do people recommend, I am thinking maybe tennis?
Tennis? Rugby? Cricket? Football?

I always liked/thought my sons would do rugby but I feel like it's maybe too dangerous/too many injuries...

My ds did some gymnastics then some football and now does rugby.

Could he do some taster sessions? Depends what he likes tbh

I’d give him a try at a few and see what he likes! I can’t believe there’s a ‘best’ sport, just a best sport for each individual.

Taekwondo? Karate?

The “best” sport for boys?

Sort of depends on what your son likes, doesn’t it? He may loathe football but prefer gymnastics or dance.

I’d say do a load of taster sessions in different things and take your cues from him.

I can’t think of a single sport where you need a penis.

There's not a best sport - let him try out a few. Has he shown interest in kicking a ball?

Mine used to do gymnastics, rugby and football. He has stuck with footie.

And dont forget swimming
Think that's unisex too though

'Best sport for boys'

See what he fancies. If he doesn't know what they are, watch some videos together so he can see what they're about. At 4 he's got loads of time to try a few out and stop if he doesn't enjoy them.

I would suggest swimming lessons though, as that could save his life if he ever falls into a pond/river/pool/etc

The one that the individual child enjoys.
Rugby will be non-contact at that age (tag rugby).

No such thing as a good sport for “boys”. I have both genders and my daughter loves football, my son Ioves dancing.

4 is a funny age. Ofsted requirements change significantly for 4-5 (bigger ratios). So many clubs won’t take kids to they are 5.

Swimming is a good all year round sport and life skill. So I would always recommend lessons in this (even if they aren’t particularly good it’s useful).

Otherwise I’d look at what they like doing: dancing, kicking balls, running round and also what fits in with your schedule.

What does he show interest in. Has he seen any sports on telly he wants to do. My 4 year old boy does swimming and we're looking for a dance class for him as he has rhythm and loves to dance. My 7 year old girl does swimming and gymnastics as she loves to climb bars and swing on them!

If it's an option, see if you can get him to try rowing. Both of my kids were on the crew team and are still doing it at uni. They love it and it's a very safe team sport.

Sorry, I've just seen that he's way too young for crew. Swimming perhaps.

What does he like? What does he do when he's outdoors?

We put our DS into a football class (Diddykicks) when he was 4.

What about swimming lessons?

Rather than just sports could you take him to faster sessions for a few different things? Maybe a couple of sports, something creative (drama? Art?) and something totally different (music?) to see what he takes to

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I think the posters being snippy about ‘sports for boys’ are being disingenuous; whether we like it or not boys are treated differently to girls in society and need parenting differently to girls. Personally I have a nearly 4 year old and am thinking about a martial art because from my own experience they tend to be very good for discipline and self respect.

At that age I'd go for a multi-sports class

Football - it can be played with anyone anywhere.

Swimming - even if he never competes it is great to be a confident swimmer.

Tennis - again this is a great Sport-for-Life and brilliant for playing with all sorts of people.

Not rugby. Not a sport for life, a sport for injuries.

I'd try to encourage a child towards something I was comfortable sitting at for hours on end. If you aren't one for standing on muddy sidelines throughout winter sleet, snow and the risk of other parents getting into punchups over how their Jack was tackled by the others' Jamie, football and rugby would be off my list, as would swimming if the smell of Chlorine made me nauseous. But if I hated being inside on beautiful days and didn't mind it being cold and wet sometimes, I'd encourage riding, climbing or running/athletics over gymnastics, for example.

After all, whilst his interest is important, it does boil down to you to facilitate it - might as well make it less than bloody awful for you.

Judo is great for boys and girls. Teaches self discipline. Have three children who practice judo.

If he's in Reception, I'd stick to just swimming lessons for the first two terms, they can get so tired when they're adjusting to school.

Like others have said, try him with different sports. The best sport for any child is the one they want to do.

Next Summer, try him with AllStars Cricket. The Children usually love it and the emphasis is on having fun.

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I can’t think of a single sport where you need a penis.

This. Maybe he'll like ballet.

We always did swimming, tennis, footie and a martial art for DS when he was little. He also enjoyed hockey and table tennis. Not sure if any of these are particularly ‘boys’ sports (especially at 4!). You couldn’t pay him to play cricket or rugby.

My youngest is 4 and loves gymnastics class.