To play kickball you need a 10-inch rubber kickball, four bases and running shoes or moulded cleats. Adult social leagues also expect matching team shirts.
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Kickball Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Kickball Jerseys & Uniform
Adult kickball is a social league sport, and a team name and loud shirts are half the fun. We make sublimated kickball jerseys and shirts with names and numbers included, with no minimum, so adding a late signup is easy.
New to the game? Read kickball rules.
Still need a team name? See our kickball team names.
2. Kickball
Adult leagues play with a 10-inch rubber ball. Keep a pump in the bag: a soft ball doesn't travel.
- WAKA Official Adult Kickball – the 10-inch ball adult social leagues play with, with thousands of reviews.
- GoSports Official Kickball, 2 Pack – two 10-inch balls with a pump.
- SPORTBIT Ball Pump with Needles – a dual-action hand pump for the ball that is always half flat.
3. Bases
Most leagues supply bases; for practice, throw-down rubber bases work on any field.
4. Shoes
Moulded cleats grip on grass; metal cleats are banned. Running shoes are fine on dry fields.
- adidas Goletto VIII Firm Ground Cleats – a well-reviewed moulded cleat for grass and turf fields.
Kickball Equipment Checklist
- Team shirts
- 10-inch kickball
- Ball pump
- Bases
- Moulded cleats or running shoes
- Water and sunscreen
FAQ
What size ball is used in adult kickball?
A 10-inch rubber ball. Most adult leagues use the official WAKA ball.
Conclusion
Kickball needs almost no equipment. We recommend starting with a 10-inch kickball, moulded cleats or running shoes, and matching team shirts. Your league supplies the rest.
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Playing more than one sport? See our equipment lists for every sport and team names for every sport.
