5 Great Sports to Play Indoors

The winter is over now, but that doesn't mean that outdoor sports are in full swing yet. The rain keeps most of us cooped up in our homes all day when we want to play sports. As much fun as Wii tennis may be, it's just not the same as the real deal. Nevertheless, there are some fun games that you can play indoors without having to sacrifice anything along the way. If you have been looking for an excuse to get out of your pharmacy tech uniform and into some sneakers, you could look forward to playing one of these sports in the near future. Here are a few ideas to keep you fit and entertained indoors.

Bowling

Bowling is one of the easiest games for the indoors because anyone can play. It takes some skill to actually do well in bowling, but it does not take much to just play the game. You could drive to a local bowling alley if you wanted to, or you could just get one of those cheap plastic sets to play in the kitchen or hallway. Learn a little bit about the scoring, and you'll be all set.

Pool

I'm talking about billiards here, not a swimming pool. I'm not a huge fan of pool because I suck at it, but it can be fun to play indoors. You can find tabletop conversions for your home if you want to play at the house, but there should be plenty of places in your town that offer pool for $1 or $2 per game. You don't have to bring your own balls or sticks. You just need someone to play with. There should be something you can use there at the bar or pool hall.

Ping Pong

Table tennis is one of those games that looks easy but is actually really difficult to play well. Again, you can buy a table conversion to use at home, or you can go to a place that offers ping pong tables to play on. My husband and I used to play in the lounge for his dorm because that was the only place we had easy access to at the time. You may be able to find an arcade in your area to play in instead.

Darts

Darts are compact enough to store away, and they are versatile enough to work in any room. All you need is a wall to put the dart board on, and you should be able to play with your friends. Some people get super competitive with darts, and others just use them to destroy pictures of their enemies. What you do is up to you but I guarantee you will have some fun if you learn how to play darts well.

Basketball

Basketball is not an easy sport for some people to play, but it is something you can enjoy indoors. If you are not good at basketball in general, you may play HORSE or some other version of the game. I genuinely suck at anything related to throwing a ball, so I usually just create my own rules for the game and see what happens. Get creative, and you should find a way to have fun.

The rainy seasons doesn't have to dampen your spirits. You can have a ton of fun indoors if you have the right sports to play. Think about some of the options above and see if any of them will work for you. You will have a smile on your face in no time.