Our pick of the best sports toys.

CRAZY CATCH
Build catching skills and test the reflexes with the Crazy Catch reaction rebound trainer. Double sided – insane (unpredictable) or sane! The Wildchild is the middle of three sizes and is good for inside or outside, whether training or just letting off steam. Comes with carry bag, vision ball & activitypack. £125 from www.flicx.co.uk. 10% discount for a&u reader on orders placed before 21 December 2009 and a further 10% to the children’s cancer charity Williams Fund.

BLADERUNNER
If your children like the idea if appearing in Dancing on Ice or playing roller-hockey in the park but you don’t like the thought of buying a new set of skates every six months, the Bronx XTA 2009 are for you. Adjustable inline skates (UK sizes 8-11, 12-2, 3-6). Available in pink or blue for £54.95 from www.skates.co.uk

VROOM VROOM
Wooden ride-on bikes, designed to look like real mod scooters and Hells Angel choppers. Kiddimoto baby bikes £112.50 from www.freddysays.com

SCOOTING WITH STYLE
If your children have started school and outgrown their ubiquitous blue/pink three wheelers, this Maxi Micro will be top of their wish lists. They are recommended for ages 6+ but my confident 4 year old is whizzing through the park on his. £89.99 in black or purple from www.microscooters.co.uk, John Lewis and selected retailers.

Finish the look withthis uber-cool helmet, new in the UK for Christmas. Available in an array of groovy styles and sizes from ages 2+, £40 from www.helemill.com

PING PONG
Perfect for budding 2012 table-tennis champions, the Butterfly Deluxe Outdoor Rollaway can be folded up for easy storage and can be left outside. £499 from www.tabletennistableshop.co.uk

ON YOUR MARKS...
For Paula Radcliffes or Steve Redgraves in the making, or just for children who love timing how long the school run takes, the Sport Timer Multi-function clock has a 1/100 second stop watch function and lap timer. £5.99 from www.letterbox.co.uk

SHOOT FOR THE STARS
Calling all Goal Shooters and Wing Attacks – this is for you! The netball post comes with a full size ring and adjustable height for all ages and abilities. £44 from www.johnlewis.co.uk

BULL’S EYE!
Make the Sheriff of Nottingham tremble with this crossbow and target. This proper working wooden crossbow with 3 suctioned arrows is both fun and safe. £29.99 from www.kidstoyworld.uk.com

DON'T FORGET TO BRING....
Every family should haveone of these sports sets. Cricket, badminton and football (complete with pump) in a handy zip up bag. Perfect for beach, garden, muddy field.
£42 from Cox & Cox