I've enjoyed throwing the football for many years, going back to the days when I used to toss the ball with my dad. I like nothing better than doing this with my kids, but I've learned that for them, they more creative or fun I can make it the better.

For example, during a recent beach vacation, my kids were both very interested in throwing the ball while in the water, diving through and over waves to catch the ball. What made it fun for them was that this was something different, and we spent parts of several days doing this and had a great time.

I've also found that taking a football on family walks and hikes is a good way to get the kids engaged. The key is to find or create opportunities to make sports fun for your kids. The focus on the above examples is not on throwing the football, but combining it with other activities that make those events more enjoyable -- for my kids and for me.