Football Equipment For Different Purposes

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There is a lot of football equipment to choose from today. Much of the equipment is used in the game itself to keep players safe. But plenty of the equipment football players use is for preparing during practice.

Among football practice equipment, there are also two different types: equipment for fitness and muscular ability, and equipment for specific skills having to do with technique within the game.

As technique goes, there are many different products you can choose from. Here are just a few of those products and how they can be used to improve your football technique:

Football tethers. Tethers are essentially a flexible cord that attaches the ball to your waistband (for practice passing) or a kickstand (for practice kicking). This allows you to repeatedly pass or kick, working on your technique, without needing another person or even very much space.
Blocking dummies. These are some of the most popular football equipment products used for training a team's offensive or defensive line. Blocking dummies stand in for an opposing team, letting the linemen practice everything about how they scrimmage.

However, some of the gear used in football practice isn't for specific skills so much as overall fitness that helps those skills to succeed. For example, a running back and quarterback need the leg strength and agility to get past players from the opposing team, many of whom will try to trip or tackle the player with the ball.

A running ladder or running ropes give players practice running with their feet high to avoid tripping.
Another example is resistance training through parachutes or weighted sleds. These give players practice running with a strong resistance slowing them down. When they get in the game, they will not only be able to run faster, but also will be stronger against the opposition of the other team.

Finally, safety is of the utmost importance, and there is a plethora of football equipment dedicated to this end. From helmets and face masks and mouth guards to shoulder pads, thigh pads, and athletic cups, football safety gear is designed to protect the player's body as much as possible when they are on the field.