I was walking past our nearby park with my wife the other day and noticed my son playing street soccer by himself.
Immediately, I told my wife that I would like to have a game with him as I used to teach him soccer when he was 6 or 7 years old. Though it was against my doctor's advice on not to play impact sports due to my back left knee.
I just could not help it as it brought back memories of our time spent on the soccer field.
I was not properly attired for it but I told myself that I will take it lightly and just be the goalkeeper.
But.....
We ended up playing a simple one-on-one street soccer instead. I broke my old slippers and played bare footed...... also, could feel the pressure exerted on my left knee and I was not even wearing a knee guard to protect it.......
Suicidal ....?
Well, I enjoyed myself and have a good workout though I did not go all out at all .......
Importantly, Jason and I enjoyed ourselves and I have not lost touch of my soccer skills.....ha...ha....
Jason was also kind and did not rough me up .... and he always went to pick up the soccer ball when I kicked it out of court even though it was on my side of it.
In short, do find time to play with your kids ....... good for bonding and some physical exercise too!
Here is a photo of me and Jack taken inside the street soccer court wen we had a break. Jack was having his walk and we let him in for a short while but he was not interested to play with us.....ha.....ha....
I have a bit of soreness on my left knee and lower back but it was worth it........
David
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