Sports - Court and Training Equipment

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

Ex: The players lined up behind the cone marker for their sprint drills .
tee [noun]

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

Ex:
tee [noun]

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

Ex: He broke the tee with his powerful drive , sending the ball flying .

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

Ex: He knocked the ball off the batting tee with a powerful hit .

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

Ex: He adjusted his grip on the ball while standing on the pitching rubber .
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: Each cricket field has two wickets at opposite ends .

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: A sight screen is essential for clear visibility of the ball during daytime matches .

a container used for collecting and carrying sports balls

Ex: She emptied the ball hopper and refilled it with fresh balls for the next drill .

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

Ex: The competition venue had Olympic-style weightlifting platforms .

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

Ex: She installed a punching bag in her garage to practice kickboxing at home .

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

Ex: She improved her speed and accuracy by hitting the focus mitt during training sessions .

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

Ex: Training on the speed bag helps fighters develop faster hand speed .
kick pad [noun]

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

Ex: He practiced his roundhouse kicks on the kick pad to improve his technique .

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

Ex: The wrestler pinned the wrestling dummy effortlessly .

a gear used in climbing to secure climbers to the rock

Ex: They used a climbing anchor to rappel safely .

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

Ex: The lifeguard monitored the pool area near the diving board to ensure safety .

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

Ex: She focused on her breathing and technique while setting up on the starting block .

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

Ex: Coaches adjusted the workout based on the pace clock readings .
target [noun]

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

Ex: Every shooting range provides various targets for different disciplines and distances .

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

Ex: The lifeguard handed out kickboards to the beginners in the swimming class .

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

Ex: She attached the swim parachute to her waist before starting the swim set .

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

Ex: Competitive swimmers include pull buoys in their training routines for strength building .
DragSox [noun]

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

Ex: Many competitive swimmers use DragSox to enhance their performance .

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

Ex: The gymnast 's routine on the parallel bars earned high scores from the judges .
beam [noun]

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

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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 uneven bars ' design allows for dynamic and high-flying routines .
rig [noun]

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

Ex: The coach adjusted the height of the rig for the gymnasts ' training session .

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

Ex: During the competition , he lost his grip on the pommel horse and had to restart his routine .

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

Ex: After a few attempts , she finally stuck the landing after jumping off the vaulting horse .

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

Ex: Children enjoy playing on the horizontal bar at the playground , developing their coordination and strength .

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

Ex: The cheerleaders performed their stunts with confidence on the spring floor .
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: Every cricket field has stumps set up at both ends for bowling and batting .

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 batsman was bowled out when the ball hit the leg stump .
trapeze [noun]

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

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

Ex: The new basketball hoop was installed with a sturdy backboard .

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

Ex: He trained specifically to improve his form over the water jump .

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

Ex: The starting gate ensures a controlled and fair start to horse races .

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

Ex: He adjusted the springboard to get the right amount of bounce .