Youth Sports Practice

Young athletes engaging in various sports drills, including basketball and soccer on sunny fields; captures energy and teamwork.

Female basketball players perform endurance drills on a football field

An educator from the 8th Marine Corps District conducts the Combat Fitness Test during an Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 3, 2022. The 8th Marine Corps District is home to Recruiting Stations, Denver, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Educators were welcomed to the depot to receive a first-hand experience on what recruit training is like.

An educator from the 8th Marine Corps District conducts the Combat Fitness Test during an Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 3, 2022. The 8th Marine Corps District is home to Recruiting Stations, Denver, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Educators were welcomed to the depot to receive a first-hand experience on what recruit training is like.

Man Playing Soccer

Boys junior soccer team practicing penalty.

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Kids playing football, boy goalkeeper catches ball in goal.

Kids playing football, boy goalkeeper catches ball in goal.

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John Clancy, one of the strength and conditioning specialiists, is observing and overseeing a workout routine for a group on a turf field at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2022. Clancy, as well as the other strength and conditioning specialists, carefully watch their participants as they are excercising and guide them in the right direction to help towards their goals physically.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Apr. 7, 2022) U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Gagne, a Soldier from Knoxville, Tenn. deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, runs to first base during a kickball competition on camp as part of the Captain's Cup tournament.

boy practicing flag football about to catch the ball

People playing football

On October 4, 2022, the physical preparation of the soldiers of the 1st Signal Brigade was put to the test with an Army Combat Fitness Test, confirming once again that such testing is necessary and that the Mercury team goes to great lengths to keep its members in top shape. (Photo by Sgt. Alex Estrada/1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs Office)

A student at USAICoE's NCO Academy completes a standing power throw while taking the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).

220418-N-EJ241-1340DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (April 18, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia and several tenant commands, participate in the DG Highland Games, a monthly Captains Cup competition. Captain's Cup brings all commands together for a friendly competition to help build camaraderie and increase morale.

Young female athlete touching toes on sports field

Football player shooting the ball on football field

Boys playing soccer together in dirt field

Sports accommodation. The Marine Sportpark Ruyghweg.

young man resting on grass after training

Father and daughter playing soccer in sunny summer backyard

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Running, competition and workout with people on race track for fitness, challenge and marathon. Exercise, health and sports athlete with back of runner in stadium for training, sprint and cardio

A service member assigned to Shaw Air Force Base completes a quarterback challenge as part of the Commanders Cup sporting event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sep. 9, 2022. The Airmen competed for the chance to win a trophy for their squadron.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Corey Hradilek, a food service specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in a game of kickball during a Turkey Bowl on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 17, 2022. The Turkey Bowl competition is conducted to increase morale and unit camaraderie before the Thanksgiving weekend liberty period.

A young man kicking a soccer ball in a park

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Men Playing Soccer

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The District of Columbia Army National Guard conducted tryouts for the Best Warrior Competition on November 18, 2022 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bollingin Washington D.C. The Best Warrior Competition is held each year and consists of a range of tests such as shooting, rucking, and a written portion.

Teenage boys play football on the school football field.

Determined football player kicking ball on field overjumping player on ground

Man, athlete and javelin throw or sport competition on grass for workout fitness or outdoor, strength or training. Male person, challenge and target strong or exercise performance, aim or wellness

Skinny black teenager jugging football ball on head

Female track and field athlete throwing discus under sunny blue sky

Man play padel tennis on an indoor court, Bali.

Football player placing the ball on the line in front of the goal

A U.S. Marine Corps poolee with Recruiting Substation Nampa, Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, perform the maneuver-under-fire portion of a combat fitness test during a pool function at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 16, 2022. The pool function consisted of poolees completing a Marine Corps combat fitness test, performing drill movements, receiving knowledge from their recruiters and learning about equipment assets at Charlie Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

Running, football and sports with man on field training with team for fitness, games and workout. Freedom, health and goals with soccer player for exercise, energy and action on football field

In celebration of the 61st Anniversary of 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Soldiers competed in a variety of fitness events during Reunion Week at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Sept. 24, 2022.

Man throwing frisbee, plays with dog on the shore of lake at sunset.

Lieutenants of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force perform a ball throw exercise for the Future Leaders Intensive Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2024. This program helps new lieutenants by giving them an opportunity to learn from Army Soldiers. Army

Midshipman William Attisha with the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, leads the field Harvard University hockey team in burpees at a team and leadership seminar held by the Marines with Officer Selection Station Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sept. 17, 2022. The field hockey team participated in the Marine Corps combat fitness test which consists of an 880-meter run, ammo-can lifts, and a maneuver under fire drill. Each event was followed by teamwork and leadership talks.

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A Spouses Iwakuni Area Kickball Association (SIAKA) member prepares to kick a ball at an all-stars game during the 2022 SIAKA tournament awards presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 30, 2022. Each year SIAKA holds seasonal kickball tournaments for military spouses and female service members to connect, build friendships, and engage in friendly competition while on their tour at the air station.

A participant tests her strength at a carnival game during the first-ever Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni base-wide health and wellness fair, Sept. 23, 2022, at the installations northern track and field. The event was hosted by Marine Corps Community services and allowed the air stations personnel to participate in a variety of activities, and featured booths with raffle giveaways, mental health care accessibility, skills and resources information stands, physical therapy screenings, and family-friendly games.

Cheerleader performing somersault

young boy about to score a touchdown in flag football

Running, back and fitness with people on race track for cardio challenge, health or competition. Workout, training and sports athlete with runner in stadium for exercise, marathon practice and sprint

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Leisure footballer dressed in Messi shirt climbs over a fence to get a ball, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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Men handball match. Players intantional blurred by long exposure in Lubin, Poland

Young athletic male lifting heavy kettlebell on grass near grey wall in sunny day

Trying to Catch a Football

Men playing bowles, Suva, Fiji

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Tombstone Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets conduct a relay event to demonstrate and utilize their new running skills during a training event at Fort Huachuca Jan. 23.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Mexican dignitaries for a Mexican Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

U.S. Army Sustainment Command Soldiers take part in the drag portion of the Sprint-Drag-Carry event of the Army Combat Fitness Test April 6 here. The SDC assesses the muscular endurance, strength and anaerobic power and endurance of Soldiers by requiring them to, sprint, drag a sled backwards, perform lateral movement, and carry two 40-pound kettlebells, and a sprint once more for time.

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