Basketball
The easiest indoor sport to set up: a door or a wall, a soft ball, and a hoop at the right height.
What to look for
- Over-the-door hoops: check your door's thickness and whether the bracket is padded so it won't scratch.
- Use a foam or soft rubber ball indoors; a full-size ball is too hard on walls and lights.
- For toddlers, choose a hoop with adjustable height so it grows with them.
On our list
- Our pick (Amazon)Over-the-door mini hoop with soft ball (kids)Picks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Arcade basketball game (2-player, electronic scoring)Picks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Baby/toddler adjustable hoop setPicks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Wooden tabletop finger basketball gamePicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designBasketball court rugPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designBasketball wall art (vintage court print)Picks coming soon
- PrintableBasketball practice planner + shot trackerPicks coming soon
Football
Indoor football is about tabletop games and soft-ball throwing practice, not tackling.
What to look for
- Finger-flick and tabletop football games are great for rainy-day competition.
- A foam football and a toss target work on accuracy without breaking anything.
- Clear a lane away from TVs and windows before throwing.
On our list
- Our pick (Amazon)Tabletop football flicker / finger football gamePicks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Soft foam football set (kids)Picks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Football toss target gamePicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designFootball field rugPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designFootball wall art (field diagram print)Picks coming soon
- PrintableFootball play-drawing sheets + game-day bingoPicks coming soon
Soccer
Pop-up goals and soft balls turn a hallway into a pitch.
What to look for
- Pop-up goals fold flat and store under a bed.
- Plush or foam balls are best for babies and toddlers.
- Tabletop foosball keeps older kids competing without running in the house.
On our list
- Our pick (Amazon)Indoor mini soccer goals (pop-up, set of 2)Picks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Tabletop foosball gamePicks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Soft plush soccer ball (baby)Picks coming soon
- Halfcourt designSoccer pitch rugPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designSoccer wall artPicks coming soon
- PrintableSoccer practice planner + skills checklistPicks coming soon
Volleyball
Balloon volleyball is the classic indoor game, and it works for every age.
What to look for
- A balloon over a low string or mini net is safe, cheap and endlessly fun.
- Teens can practice setting against a wall with a light training ball.
- Keep fragile decor out of the play zone.
On our list
- Our pick (Amazon)Indoor balloon volleyball set with mini net (kids)Picks coming soon
- Halfcourt designVolleyball court rugPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designVolleyball wall artPicks coming soon
- PrintableVolleyball stat sheet + rotation plannerPicks coming soon
Tennis
Mini racquets and foam balls build hand-eye coordination indoors.
What to look for
- Start young kids with short racquets and big foam balls.
- Rally against a wall to practice control.
- Older players can use rebound trainers in a garage or basement.
On our list
- Our pick (Amazon)Kids mini tennis set with foam ballsPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designTennis court rugPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designTennis wall artPicks coming soon
- PrintableTennis match score sheets + practice logPicks coming soon
Pickleball
The fastest-growing sport for families. Indoors, it's about practice and gear for game day.
What to look for
- Practice dinks against a wall with a soft practice ball.
- A starter set of two paddles and balls is the easiest way to begin.
- Score sheets keep round-robin family games organized.
On our list
- Halfcourt designPickleball court rugPicks coming soon
- Halfcourt designPickleball mug ('Kitchen Line Club'; run a USPTO trademark search before listing any phrase)Picks coming soon
- PrintablePickleball score sheets + round-robin generatorPicks coming soon
- Our pick (Amazon)Pickleball paddle set (brand, if dropship stock not in US)Picks coming soon