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{{Short description|Object used for sport or exercise}}
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'''Sporting equipment''', also called '''sporting goods''', are the tools, materials, apparel, and gear used to compete in a sport and varies depending on the sport. The equipment ranges from balls, nets, and [[protective gear]] like helmets. Sporting equipment can be used as protective gear or a tool used to help the athletes play the sport. Over time, sporting equipment has evolved because sports have started to require more protective gear to prevent injuries.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/10-tips-to-prevent-injuries-when-you-exercise|title=10 tips to prevent injuries when you exercise|last=Medical School |first=Harvard|date=October 1, 2013|publisher=Harvard Health Publishing |language=en}}</ref> Sporting equipment may be found in any department store or specific sporting equipment shops.

==Game equipment==
===Balls===
{{See also|Category:Balls}}
The [[ball]] is often what a sport requires and revolves around. A sports ball is typically round, but can also be in the shape such as [[Association football (ball)|association football]], [[American football]], [[baseball (ball)|baseball]] and [[basketball (ball)|basketball]], or the ball is named after the sport. Other cases are the [[Ball (Gaelic football)|Gaelic football]]. In other cases, the name of the sport is indicated, just as the [[cricket ball]], [[golf ball]], [[lacrosse ball]] or [[tennis ball]].

===Flying discs===
[[Flying disc|Flying discs are used for various]] [[Flying disc games|games]] such as [[Flying disc freestyle|freestyle]], [[disc golf]] and [[ultimate (sport)|ultimate]].

===Goal posts===
In many games, [[Goal (sport)|goal posts]] are at each end of the playing field, there are two vertical posts (or uprights) supporting a horizontal crossbar. In some games, such as [[association football|football]], [[hockey]] or [[water polo]], the object is to pass the ball or puck between the posts below the crossbar, while in others, such as those based on [[Rugby football|rugby]], the ball must pass over the crossbar instead.

===Nets===
[[Net (device)|Nets are used for]] [[tennis]], [[volleyball]], football, basketball, hockey and [[badminton]].
A different type of net is used for various forms of [[fishing]].

===Racquets===
[[Racquet|Racquets are used for]] [[racquet sport]]s such as [[tennis]], [[Squash (sport)|squash]] and [[badminton]], and are used to hit a ball between opposing players or teams.

===Rods and tackle===
[[Fishing rod|Fishing rods and]] [[fishing tackle]] are primarily used for [[fishing]] and [[Recreational fishing|sport fishing]].

===Sticks, bats and clubs===
Sticks are used for sports such as [[hockey]] and [[lacrosse]].
[[Baseball bat|Bats]] are used for sports such as [[baseball]], [[cricket]] and [[rounders]] (UK).
Clubs are used mainly for [[golf]] ([[Golf club (equipment)|Golf club]])

===Wickets and bases===
[[Wicket]]s, [[popping crease|creases]] and balls are used in [[cricket]], and bases are used in [[baseball]].

==Player equipment==

===Footwear===
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[[Footwear]] for sports includes:
* Boards for [[surfing]], [[skateboarding]], [[wakeboarding]] and [[snowboarding]]
* Skates for sports like [[roller skating]], roller blading and [[ice skating]]
* [[Ski]]s for [[skiing]] and [[water skiing]]
* [[Football boot]]s
* Cricket spikes
* [[Golf shoes]]
* [[Track spikes]]
* Prosthetics like the [[Cheetah Flex-Foot]] [[The Mechanics of Running Blades|running blade]]
* [[Sneakers|Running shoes]]
* Walking shoes
* Flat pedal shoes and clipless shoes for [[mountain biking]]

===Protective equipment===
[[File:Shoulder_Pads.jpg|thumb|right|Shoulder pads used in [[gridiron football]] and [[ice hockey]]]]
Protective equipment is often worn for sports including [[motor sport]] and [[contact sport]]s, such as [[ice hockey]] and [[American football]] or sports where there is a danger of injury through collision of players or other objects. Protective equipment includes:
* [[Football helmet]]
* [[Jock strap]]
* [[Mouthguard]]s
* [[Shin pad]]s
* [[Ski suit]]s
* [[Elbow pad]]s
*[[Shoulder pad]]s
*[[Bicycle helmet]]
*[[:Category:Sports gloves|Sports gloves]]

===Training equipment===
Examples for training equipment include [[exercise ball|swiss ball]]s, [[barbells|weights]], [[chin-up bar]]s, equipment for the [[Health club|gym]]. Also protective equipment such as [[weight lifting belt]]s and [[bench shirt]]s for weight training and [[powerlifting]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Carlos Gonzalez|first=Juan|date=2021-06-29|title=73 Gym Equipment Names – Ultimate List for Every Commercial or Home Gym Owner|url=https://www.bestusedgymequipment.com/gym-equipment-names-list-with-pictures/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-20|website=[[Exercise equipment]]|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Special sports equipment===
Special sports equipment, is the equipment usually worn by the athletes according to their needs or desires.
*'''Special equipment in sports branches:'''
**'''[[Football]]''':
***[[Leggings|Football leggings]]: Football leggings, mostly used in winter. It is used to prevent the body from getting cold and injury due to the cold weather after warm-up training in winter.
***Football captain's tape: Football captain's tape, is a compulsory (need) piece of equipment. Football captains are chosen by the coach, the accessory provided must be worn by the captain.
***Football shinguard: Football shinguard, is a special piece of equipment, that football players wear according to their specific wishes.
***Football bracelet: Football bracelet, is a special need equipment and players write the name of a family member or loved one according to their wishes.
*** Football footband: Football footband, is worn by footballers in the ankle area between the crampons and the toe and is need or for pleasure.
*** Football visor: Football visor, is a piece of plastic attached to the facemask of the football helmet. It helps prevent damage to the eyes and face.
**'''[[Volleyball]]''':
*** Volleyball wristband: Volleyball wristband, is mostly used by volleyball players. Volleyball players use it for better grip of their hands.
*** Volleyball knee pads: Volleyball knee pads, is the equipment used by volleyball players to protect their knees, when they jump high, jump sideways and fall to the ground.
*** Volleyball leg pads: Volleyball leg pads, allows volleyball players to play safely.
** '''[[Basketball]]''':
*** [[Basketball sleeve]]: Basketball sleeve, is a piece of equipment that basketball players wear according to their wishes and tastes and is not mandatory.
*** Basketball armband: Basketball armband, is a piece of equipment that basketball players use according to their tastes or needs.
*** Basketball headband: Basketball headband, is a piece of equipment that basketball players wear according to their wishes and tastes and is not mandatory.
*** Basketball handband: Basketball handband, is like a need for basketball players to protect their hands and grip the ball more comfortably, but it is not mandatory.
*** Basketball bracelet: Basketball bracelet, is a piece of equipment, that is generally used only as an accessory by basketball players.
** '''[[Tennis]]''':
*** Tennis armband: It is a non-mandatory accessory worn by tennis players.
*** Tennis hair band: Tennis headband, is an accessory especially used by athletes according to their own color and taste.
*** Tennis hat: The tennis hat is often used by tennis athletes. Used as an accessory.

==Miscellaneous==

===Vehicles===
Vehicles (sometimes specialized) are used as equipment for some sports, including [[motor sport]], [[cycling]], [[aeronautics]], [[sailing]] and [[hot air ballooning]].

Small vehicles with [[flatbed truck|flatbeds]] are often used to carry injured athletes off the field, most commonly in [[American football]].

== Various sports ==
[[File:Budget Sport.jpg|thumb|Budget Sport, a sports equipment store in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]]]
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* [[:Category:Sports equipment]] (various sports)
* [[Kit (association football)|Association football clothing and equipment]]
* [[Baseball clothing and equipment]]
* [[Climbing equipment]]
* [[Cricket clothing and equipment]]
* [[Golf equipment]]
* [[Protective equipment in gridiron football|Gridiron football equipment]]
* [[Ice hockey equipment]]
* [[Rugby shirt]]
* [[Snowboarding equipment]]
* [[Triathlon equipment]]
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== History and development of sports ==
Historically many sports players have developed their own sporting equipment over time. For instance, the use of a football dates back to ancient China, between 225 BC and 220 AD.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} As football remains the most popular sport in the [[21st century]], the material of the ball has completely changed over the centuries; from being made out of animal skin, to being lined with multiple layers of polyester or cotton.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

As the sporting equipment industry improves, so does the athletes performance. This is due to the fact that the equipment is more efficient, lighter and stronger it forming a bio-mechanical system, interacting with the athlete.<ref>{{Cite journal|doi=10.1007/s12283-015-0183-5 | volume=18| issue=4|journal=Sports Engineering|pages=191–202| title=Biomechanics research and sport equipment development| year=2015| last1=Stefanyshyn| first1=Darren J.| last2=Wannop| first2=John W.| s2cid=109120639}}</ref>

Since the massive adoption of wearable, new sport equipment tend to be electronics and connected to deliver data performances.

==See also==
* [[Equipment]]
* [[Equipment manager]]
* [[Outdoor gym]]
* [[Protective equipment]]
* [[Chin-up bar]]

== References ==
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{{Sports equipment brands}}
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