You frequently see basketball hoops in the Holmes County settlement, and in other Amish communities as well.

As with many things Amish, there are different stances on the issue of sports—on what games are acceptable, who should play sports and when, and so on.

If you’d like to read more check out this review of the Amish and sports.  And:  a pastime common among Lancaster Amish and Mennonites.

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