GIVE THE kids A cheer!

forget about heading down to the local park to get a sports fix — play all of your favourites in your own backyard. Cricket, basketball, soccer, they’re all here! Top it off with comfortable seating for the spectators and a handy ballpassing game. Before you know it, you’ll have the neighbourhood training at your place. Legend!

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Break up your garden into zones for each of your favourite sports. Make use of the corners for spectator seating. There’s even a VIP area, just like a real sports stadium.

2 Howzat! Bowl your kids over with their very own cricket pitch. Who knows? It might be the first step on their journey to being the next Bradman. Instructions on page 196

3 Every sports stadium has to have a VIP area. Build a simple deck and complete the look with a mini fence and chain. Make sure you don’t forget your entry pass! Instructions on page 197

4 Get your tickets fast, this sports ground is bound to be a sellout every time. The grandstand seating doubles as storage for your sports gear when full-time is called. Instructions on page 198

5 No matter what code of footy you play, a passing game will help improve your aim. For the big events, hire a hot dog stand.