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cone marker

a small, often brightly colored cone used to mark boundaries or specific areas on a field in sports like soccer and rugby

Ex: The coach placed a cone marker at each corner of the field. 
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tee
tee
[noun]

a small stand used to hold the ball in place for the starting kick in American football

Ex: During practice, they used the tee to perfect their kickoff technique. 
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tee
tee
[noun]

a small pin used to hold a golf ball off the ground for the first stroke of each hole

Ex: The golfer placed the ball on the tee before taking his shot. 
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batting tee

a sports equipment used in baseball or softball to hold a ball stationary for a player to hit

Ex: The coach set up the batting tee for practice. 
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pitching rubber

a small, rectangular slab in baseball and softball from which the pitcher throws the ball

Ex: The pitcher stepped onto the pitching rubber, ready to throw the first pitch. 
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wicket
wicket
[noun]

(cricket) the set of three sticks with two small sticks on top that the bowler tries to hit and the batsman tries to protect

Ex: The batsman defended the wicket from the fast ball. 
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sight screen

a large, usually white, screen used in sports such as cricket to provide a clear background against which the ball can be seen by the batsman

Ex: The cricket ground had a sight screen placed behind the bowler's arm. 
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ball hopper

a container used for collecting and carrying sports balls

Ex: The tennis coach used a ball hopper to collect the tennis balls after practice. 
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weightlifting platform

a specialized equipment used in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting for stable weightlifting

Ex: The gym installed a new weightlifting platform for athletes. 
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punching bag

a hanging stuffed bag that is often used for practicing punching and striking techniques in boxing and martial arts

Ex: The boxer spent hours training with the punching bag to perfect his jabs and hooks. 
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focus mitt

a padded target used in combat sports training, held by a trainer or partner for striking practice

Ex: The boxer practiced his combinations on the focus mitt with his coach. 
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speed bag
speed bag
[noun]

a small, inflated punching bag used primarily in boxing and martial arts training to improve hand-eye coordination and punching technique

Ex: The boxer practiced his jabs and hooks on the speed bag. 
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kick pad
kick pad
[noun]

a sports equipment used primarily in martial arts to absorb impact from kicks and strikes

Ex: The coach held the kick pad steady while the student practiced front kicks. 
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wrestling dummy

a sports equipment used primarily in wrestling training to simulate an opponent's body

Ex: The wrestling team practiced takedowns on the wrestling dummy. 
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climbing anchor

a gear used in climbing to secure climbers to the rock

Ex: John placed a climbing anchor before starting the climb. 
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diving board

a flexible, springy platform often made of fiberglass or wood, used in swimming pools for diving into the water

Ex: The diver bounced on the diving board before executing a perfect dive. 
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starting block

a platform with footholds used by sprinters and swimmers at the beginning of a race to push off with maximum force and speed

Ex: The sprinter crouched on the starting block, ready for the race to begin. 
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pace clock

a sports equipment used primarily in swimming to display elapsed time for training or competition purposes

Ex: The pace clock guided swimmers in their interval training. 
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target
target
[noun]

a marked surface or object that shooters aim at to score points or achieve accuracy in shooting competitions

Ex: The shooter focused intensely on hitting the target during the competition. 
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kickboard
kickboard
[noun]

a buoyant rectangular float used in swimming, primarily for support or as a training aid

Ex: He held onto the kickboard while floating on his back in the pool. 
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swim parachute

a piece of sports equipment used in swimming to increase resistance, strength, and endurance

Ex: The swim parachute slowed down his laps, making each stroke more challenging. 
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pull buoy
pull buoy
[noun]

a flotation device used in swimming to increase buoyancy and isolate the upper body

Ex: Using a pull buoy can help swimmers develop a more efficient stroke. 
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DragSox
DragSox
[noun]

the specialized resistance socks used in swimming to enhance strength and technique

Ex: Swimmers wear DragSox to increase resistance during training sessions. 
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parallel bars

a gymnastics equipment consisting of two horizontal bars set parallel to each other, used for performing various acrobatic and strength exercises

Ex: Every gymnastics gym is equipped with parallel bars for athletes to train on. 
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beam
beam
[noun]

a narrow, elevated equipment typically covered in padded material, used by gymnasts for performing balance routines and acrobatic skills

Ex: During practice, she focused on perfecting her balance and precision on the beam. 
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uneven bars

a gymnastics apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars set at different heights, used primarily by female gymnasts for performing acrobatic routines involving swings, releases, and transitions

Ex: The gymnast showcased her strength and agility on the uneven bars during the competition. 
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rig
rig
[noun]

a gymnastics apparatus consisting of bars, beams, and other equipment used for training and performing routines

Ex: The gymnast practiced on the rig to perfect her balance beam routine. 
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pommel horse

a piece of gymnastics equipment with two handles on its surface by which gymnasts can perform particular moves on

Ex: The gymnast performed a flawless routine on the pommel horse, showcasing his strength and agility. 
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vaulting horse

a padded platform used in gymnastics for athletes to jump off and perform acrobatic moves during the vault event

Ex: The gymnast practiced her routine on the vaulting horse to improve her flips and landings. 
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horizontal bar

a bar fixed horizontally above the ground for used for various exercises requiring gripping and pulling motions

Ex: Gymnasts practice their routines on the horizontal bar, showcasing their strength and agility. 
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spring floor

a surface with built-in springs to enhance rebound and cushioning in gymnastics

Ex: The gymnasts practiced their tumbling routines on the spring floor. 
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stump
stump
[noun]

one of the three vertical wooden posts that are hammered into the ground at each end of the pitch, with two small horizontal bails resting on top

Ex: The bowler knocked over the stumps to celebrate taking a wicket. 
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leg stump
leg stump
[noun]

one of the three stumps or the vertical wooden posts that form part of the wicket in cricket, used to determine if a batsman is out

Ex: The umpire raised his finger as the ball crashed into the leg stump. 
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trapeze
trapeze
[noun]

a horizontal bar suspended by ropes or cables, used by acrobats for performing aerial maneuvers and swings

Ex: The acrobat gracefully swung from one end of the trapeze to the other, thrilling the audience with their daring stunts. 
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basketball hoop

the circular ring with a net attached, mounted on a backboard, through which players aim to score points by shooting a basketball

Ex: The player aimed carefully and shot the ball through the basketball hoop. 
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water jump

an obstacle in steeplechase races in athletics, consisting of a water pit that athletes must jump over after hurdling barriers

Ex: He cleared the water jump effortlessly in the steeplechase race. 
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starting gate

a mechanical device used at the beginning of horse races to ensure a fair start

Ex: The horses were loaded into the starting gate for the race. 
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springboard

a bouncy platform that helps people jump higher, often seen in pools and gymnastics arenas

Ex: She bounced on the springboard before diving into the pool. 
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