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BASEBALL

1 (Markwort Sporting Goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity
commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce

sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
 Company) Markwort has introduced its Catcher's Protective Inner Forearm Sleeves to protect the vulnerable areas of the inner forearms. The comfortable and lightweight Lycra Spandex sleeves have padded pillows that provide a buffer zone buffer zone
n.
A neutral area between hostile or belligerent forces that serves to prevent conflict.

Noun 1. buffer zone
 from stray balls, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 the company. Worn for practice or during a game, the sleeves offer an effective layer of protection from bruises and other possible arm injuries, especially when blocking the ball. From-fitting sleeves slide on quickly and easily and allow catcher's plenty of freedom of movement. Catcher's can spin the sleeves around and wear during hitting to protect the lead elbow. Can be worn for both baseball and softball. Available in adult and youth sizes.

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2 (3M Corporation) 3M's Sports and Leisure Products has introduced its new 3M Batting Gloves Batting gloves are a component in baseball sportswear. The glove covers one or both hands of a batter, providing comfort, heat, improved grip, and shock absorption when hitting the ball.  with Greptile technology. According to the company, this gripping technology has been giving golfers longer drives with less effort, since it was introduced last summer, and now is found to increase the performance of batters in softball and baseball. 3M says a study performed at Concordia University in Minnesota found that, on average, batters using 3M Batting Gloves gained an increase in swing speed of 4.2 percent, leading to an increase in ball flight distance of up to 16 feet. Made with 3M's microreplication technology, Greptile material has thousands of tiny gripping "fingers" per square inch, allowing for a sturdier grip with less effort. The Greptile material is sewn into a high-quality leather batting glove to give competitive players an edge over traditional gloves. 3M Batting Gloves with Greptile grip are available in men's medium, large and extralarge. Youth Batting Gloves with Greptile grip are available in small, medium and large. The technology is also in the 3M Bat Wrap, which wraps easily around the bat and has a durable synthetic construction that results in enhanced gripping performance.

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SPORTS MEDICINE sports medicine, branch of medicine concerned with physical fitness and with the treatment and prevention of injuries and other disorders related to sports. Knee, leg, back, and shoulder injuries; stiffness and pain in joints; tendinitis; "tennis elbow"; and  

3 (Mueller Sports Medicine Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. is a family-owned business started in 1961 by Curt Mueller, a former University of Wisconsin-Madison men's basketball player.

Early offerings such as M-Tape®, M-Wrap®, the Medi-Kit™ trainer's kit, and Quench® Mist proved to be training
) Mueller's Soft Ankle Brace Noun 1. ankle brace - a brace worn to strengthen the ankle
brace - a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee"
 w/Straps delivers both superior protection and superior value, according to the company. Stirrup stirrup, foot support for the rider of a horse in mounting and while riding. It is a ring with a horizontal bar to receive the foot and is attached by a strap to the saddle.  straps and crossing stabilizing straps combine for exceptional support with a heel-lock and figure 8 configuration that imitates the effects of taping the ankle. Mueller claims the brace is extremely lightweight, comfortable, and durable. Available in black, sizes XS-XL.

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STORAGE SYSTEMS

4 (Power Systems, Inc.) The Power Systems' Secure Medicine Ball Cart can hold and transport over two dozen balls; including medicine balls, basketballs, footballs, volleyballs as well as other types of fitness and sports training Sports training refers to specialized strategies and methods of exercise used in various sports to develop athletes and prepare them for performing in sporting events. Sports training methods  equipment, according to the company. This "cage-like" cart is constructed from I" welded steel tubing and has a swing top that can be easily and securely padlocked. This convenient cart lets the user load them in, lock them down, and roll them away. Swivel casters casters

the small rubber wheels on surgical trolleys, patient stretchers, mobile equipment.


conductive casters
the casters are impregnated with carbon to facilitate the dispersal of static electricity from equipment.
 provide smooth mobility. The cart measures: 27" W X 45" L X 31" H.

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5 (Wenger Corporation) The new GearBoss storage system is designed for the unique needs of athletic equipment storage--maximizing space and functionality, while improving inventory management and security, so says the company. It's a modular, high-density system of rolling carts that are flexible and easy to configure for a variety of equipment, including helmets, shoulder pads This article is about football protective equipment. For shoulder pads in fashion, see Shoulder pads (fashion).
Shoulder pads are a piece of protective equipment used in American and Canadian football.
, balls, bats, jerseys and other equipment. Carts can be customized with team colors--a variety of grill colors and finish laminates are available for closure panels.

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BASKETBALL

6 (Pro-Bound Sports) Pro-Bound Sports offers the serious basketball player high-value practice advantage with quality ball returns, according to the company. The "Pro-Bounder" and "Hot Shot" ball returns have a proven reputation for helping teach basic fundamentals, as well as, allowing advanced players to sharpen more challenging skills, the company says. Players can improve passing and catching, reduce turnovers, elevate quickness and footwork, and practice shots off the pass for all player positions on the court. Also works well for practicing rebounding and returns made shots when placed under the basket.

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FOOTBALL

7 (Schutt Sports) The Hybrid Chinstrap For the species of penguin, see .

A chinstrap beard grows along the jaw / chin in a narrow line, and was fashionable from the late-18th century through the mid-19th century in Europe, and later Russia and Japan.
 Buckle is a new design from Schutt that combines the best features of both plastic and metal all in one buckle. Available in II team colors.

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