Sports equipment in English, with pictures
This page teaches common words for sports gear, exercise tools, and athletic items. Try grouping items by the sport they belong to so they are easier to remember.
cones
/koʊnz/
Pointed plastic markers used to set boundaries during athletic practice.
“The coach placed plastic cones across the field.”
racket
/ˈræk.ɪt/
A handled frame with tight strings used in tennis and badminton.
“She bought a new tennis racket yesterday.”
/bæt/
A smooth wooden or metal stick used to hit a pitched ball.
“He gripped the wooden bat with both hands.”
/nɛt/
A barrier made of woven cords dividing a court or catching goals.
“The soccer ball hit the back of the net.”
/ˈhɛlmɪt/
A hard protective hat worn to keep your head safe.
“Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.”
whistle
/ˈwɪsəl/
A small device blown by a referee to make a loud sound.
“The referee blew his whistle to stop play.”
/ˈtroʊfi/
A decorative cup or statue given as a prize for winning.
“The champion held the shining trophy up high.”
/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/
Matching clothes worn by players on the same team.
“Our team wears a blue and white uniform.”
cleats
/kliːts/
Athletic shoes with plastic or metal points on the bottom.
“He put on his cleats before soccer practice.”
skates
/skeɪts/
Boots with sharp blades or wheels attached to glide smoothly.
“She laced up her skates at the rink.”
goggles
/ˈɡɒɡlz/
Tight protective eyewear that keeps water or dirt out of eyes.
“Wear goggles when you swim in the pool.”
surfboard
/ˈsɜːrf.bɔːrd/
A long, narrow plank used to ride ocean waves.
“He carried his surfboard down to the beach.”
skateboard
/ˈskeɪt.bɔːrd/
A short wooden board with four small wheels beneath it.
“Kids love riding a skateboard in the park.”
snowboard
/ˈsnoʊbɔːrd/
A wide board used for sliding down snow-covered hills.
“She strapped her boots onto the snowboard.”
skis
/skiːz/
Two long, narrow strips attached to boots for moving over snow.
“He rented skis for his winter vacation.”
puck
/pʌk/
A hard rubber disc slid across the ice in hockey.
“The goalie stopped the fast hockey puck.”
dumbbell
/ˈdʌm.bel/
A short hand weight held in one hand during workouts.
“She lifted a ten-pound dumbbell in each hand.”
barbell
/ˈbɑːr.bel/
A long metal rod with heavy weights placed on both ends.
“He loaded heavy metal plates onto the barbell.”
kettlebell
/ˈketl.bel/
A round cast-iron weight with a single top handle.
“Swing the kettlebell up to your chest level.”
treadmill
/ˈtred.mɪl/
A gym machine with a moving belt for walking or running.
“I run five miles on the treadmill daily.”
trampoline
/ˈtræmpəliːn/
A stretchy fabric sheet on metal springs used for bouncing.
“Children love jumping up and down on the trampoline.”
hoop
/huːp/
A large plastic ring twirled around the body for play or exercise.
“She practiced spinning the red hoop around her waist in the garden.”
gloves
/ɡlʌvz/
Hand coverings that shield the fingers and skin from injury.
“The goalkeeper wore thick padded gloves.”
pads
/pædz/
Cushioned guards worn over knees or elbows to prevent injury.
“Wear knee pads when you go rollerblading.”
paddle
/ˈpædl/
A pole with a wide flat end used to row boats.
“She dipped the wooden paddle into the river.”
mat
/mæt/
A soft, flat floor covering used for stretching or gymnastics.
“Roll out your mat before doing yoga exercises.”
/ˈdʒɜːrzi/
A lightweight sports shirt showing a player's number or team.
“He wore his favorite soccer player's jersey.”
