(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best sports & outdoors team sports

1. Blue Power Ranger Figure Billy the OG blue ranger. He is part of the rainbow of power rangers throughout the years--the 1st and best.
   
   
2. Summer Children's Book Learning starts as young as babies. We all had to learn about the seasons and this book teaches babies/kids the season of summer.
   
   
3. Durian Fruit Mask Not actually food but...a mask dedicated to the stinkiest fruit in the world. Why? I don't know. :)
   
   
4. Genji Action Figure I want to gift this to my brother because he really likes Genji of Overwatch but this one is a little more than my wallet can take.
   
   
5. All my Friends are Dead book If you enjoy dark humor this funny, laugh-out-loud, bust-a-gut little book is for you.
   
   
6. YUGIOH Card $0.64 and a yugioh card, WHAT A DEAL! Even the king of the games would cower in fear with this card in your hand.
   
   
7. Dog Sunglasses If you're rocking the shades, it's only fair that your furry friend is rocking them too.
   
   
8. DBZ Vegeta Sunglasses I could wear regular sunglasses, but wearing Vegeta Sunglasses would be twice as better. Imagine wearing these at your grandma's birthday party--everyone frozen at your mighty power level.
   
   
9. Speed The epitome action thriller movies that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats--one of the best in my opinion.
   
   
10. Clean Water Straw If the zombies breech the ecosystem a drinkable water filter tool will help you survive the harsh climates, if needing a drink.
    
    
11. Posture Corrector I have a really bad back and posture for someone so young, this would really help with my health and posture in everyday life.
    
    
12. Lysol Disinfectant I always try to keep my house and workplace clean, so it's alwways important to have a clean environment.
    
    
13. BBC Sherlock Shirt I enjoy the show and Benedict's Sherlock, every fan should have this shirt in the wardrobe.
    
    
14. Lladro Nigara Chandelier Over $110,000 for a fancy chandelier. I thinkn I'll stick with my rusty light fixture.
    
    
15. Cat riding a unicorn riding a shark shirt You get the best of both worlds plus a cat! Whats not to love?
    
    
16. Orange scented stickers Love me some oranges. The scent of oranges are amazing and taste good as well--quite the deal.
    
    
17. Football I played football a lot as a kid. You can't beat the classics.
    
    
18. Aqua Notes You ever get great ideas in the shower but have no place to place them? Well this is for you writer friend. It helps future writers for those notes in their works.
    
    
19. Kars Statue Basically as the fandom calls them AZTEC GODS OF FITNESS that's all you need to know about this anime and manga P.S. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
    
    
20. Asia Old Man Wall decal A great masterpiece for an icebreaker when the neighbors visit. It gave me a good laugh.
    
    
    Whew, that was quite the task. Thanks for the contest!!!

Hey! I really like your site but I figured I'd throw a couple of ideas your way. Just some things you may not be aware of or hadn't gotten to yet.

Alternate Rules - There are leagues all over the country and they have all made some tweaks to the rules to make the game more fun and it's really helped grow the game. If I were you, I'd present some of the variations in rules so people have some options and can find the version that fits best for them. For example, The Palisades WBL is fast pitch on a 90 degree field with no base running. They also allow almost any type of plastic bat to be used. It's a really fun way to play the game and they have tons of videos recapping their league play.

WSEM plays a similar style as the Palisades WBL but they run the bases.

The gold standard, however, is probably the NWLA Tournament. They only use the OG yellow bat and unscuffed wiffle balls, use a 90 degree field and they run the bases.

Ball Scuffing - I think having some of Wiffleboy28's stuff would be a good idea too. Scuffing the wiffleball can add control and give the ball a bigger break, although your balls will wear out quicker and some people think it's cheating. However, the biggest leagues all scuff.

Additional Equipment - You missed some of the best bats out there!

1. Palisades WBL GTSOH Bat. Whoa, this thing has some pop. I think 160 feet or so is the deepest shot we've seen with this guy. These bats are hand assembled and have a wooden dowel for a handle which gives the bat great balance. $35.
   
   
2. Louisville Slugger C271 (The Griffey Bat) This thing looks pretty normal but when you square it up the ball jumps off this bat. Plus it's $12.
   
   
3. Moonshot Bats - Have you got $200 to blow on a wiffle ball bat? If so, this is where you go...
   

As someone who lives in south mission beach, and plays frequently, Ill break it down for you. If you're all the way south at the jetty, those are "challenge courts" and they have rules posted on the posts. Weekday daytime shouldnt be an issue at all, but once 5 oclock hits those courts will generally be mobbed with people trying to play. Challenge court means that even if you're there first, someone can call "next" and youd have to honor it, and most likely, if you're beginner level and in a group, youd have to plays 2s, probably lose the game, and the court as its now the winners court. The more northern row of the jetty courts tends to be friendlier to groups while the row of courts nearest the lot tends to be the big boys. You're also probably less likely to get kicked off a womens net as those seem to lend themselves to womens games and coed group games. On the weekend, those courts can be used for closed games (no challenges allowed) until 10am, but then revert to challenge courts again at 10. If you move slightly north to Cohasset and Dover courts, those arent technically challenge courts, but there will be some advanced players on the Cohasset red courts tuesday, wednesday, thursday evening and weekends at 8 that will claim rights. The purple, green, yellow and blue courts on Dover are very coed/group friendly, non challenge courts that can be found open more than the red cohasset courts on the weekdays, and weekends theyll generally be taken by 8 or 9, and open back up by 1 depending on the crowds. Anything north of that are usually just posts and youd need your own net and lines to set up (same with the Pit across from Belmont park). If youre really trying to get into volleyball, and foresee many games with your friends and dont want to deal with the hassle of challenge courts, and avoid the dread of going to play only to find there are no courts open and dont want to assert yourself on challenge courts, you and the gang can always get your own net to set up for fairly cheap and never have to worry about public courts and getting the boot! I know thats a lot to take in, but it can be a little confusing and intimidating out there, and just wanna set you up for success and awesome volleyball!

Spectrum Classic Volleyball Net - Amazon

It's really hard to pick a "best basketball", as it depends a lot on preference, whether you like softer / stickier balls or tougher ones, deep or shallow gooves, etc.

That being said... Being the uk and this time of the year, I assume you're gonna play indoors. The ball I use is this Wilson NCAA replica, and I very much enjoy it. That being said, it is a very sticky / grippy ball, so if you handle / dribble it a lot I can see it being a bit rough on the hands, since it doesn't "slide" in your palm like other basketballs.

On the other side of the spectrum, I also have a Spalding TF-250 for outdoors play, and the composite material is very tough and more on the slippery side. Also more durable.

Other than that, Molten balls I've played with also tend to be pretty nice, kinda middle-of-the-road-ish (I think it was the GM7 that I'm thinking of). Probably more durable than the Wilson too, since it's not quite as soft.

I tested out several and settled on the Cliff Keen fusion headgear https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JUS3T4Q They are a nice balance between good ear protection and a soft outer layer which is helpful for your teammates.

I also tried, and still have, the Cliff Keen Tornado, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KEFWUE/ . Excellent protection, but the hard outer shell sticks out far and is somewhat like a cheese grater on your partner. Wrestling great, bjj not so much.

I also bought and immediately returned the matman, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SBMZ9Y/ . The attached chin strap was a deal breaker. Not only did it not fit my big melon the attached chin strap means if it breaks it's tough to replace.

I have no problems hearing instruction or my partner when wearing them, but they are a PIA to wear and this is coming from someone who wrestled for many years. I put them on after warm ups or sometimes not until sparring depending on what we are working on. They have kept my cauliflower ear from coming back over the past year.

Best of luck.

Not op, but I got the EZ Goal setup from Amazon. Excellent home tool, but be sure to buy the two inch pole. I've dented a place here and there, but they are extremely subtle dents. I'm very pleased with it.

These things are pretty neat, but expensive ($100+ waat). I bought this sucker with the plans to modify a bucket top so my GSD can drop the ball in herself. If you think of going this route, other people have had success using it for their dogs, but recommended heavier balls like these. You know I like them heavy balls.

This was the exact stick I bought when I first started playing about 6 years ago, except mine was an 85 flex. I loved it, it's name was "Animal Mother". It eventually got worn out enough I replaced it.

First, the Draper blade is now the Henrique with Warrior (also used to be Kopitar). I got a Warrior AX1 on clearance, but it seems like many websites are getting really low on stock of these. I found it to perform very similar to the AK. I prefer the matte finish, but the grip on the AX1 works great. It's not what I would call tacky the way normal "grip" sticks are. I'm pretty sure any of the Warrior Dynasty sticks would be comparable to your AK.

I have the Garmin Forerunner 310XT which is hella cheap for a tri watch (like $100-ish now, since it is obsolete, haha) but does not track laps. Even the 910XT is pretty cheap these days since it was replaced by the 920, but there are so many features on these darn things that I am struggling to figure out if it tracks simple laps in a pool (Amazon says it tracks distance and shit like stroke count, but I'm not sure if that's only for open water...? I would assume it does count laps but definitely confirm for yourself!).

If I were you, I would crosspost to /r/triathlon. You're bound to get a better response from someone who is familiar with what their specific watch is capable of.

I will note that, unless you are doing a ton of brick swim-to-bike workouts from the pool (as opposed to from an open water swim), it may simply be easier to buy a cheaper Garmin triathlon watch that doesn't track laps in a pool and then just a cheapo lap counter, which you can get for like $30 - https://www.amazon.com/SportCount-LapCounter-90040-Silver/dp/B0016J9NE8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495339883&sr=8-1&keywords=lap+counter+swim

Maybe a "nasty bag" for $5? This is a well known hemp BJJ brand but I don't think the bag itself is made from hemp. http://www.dsgear.com/collections/accessories

Is he on /r/bjj? Perhaps one of the patches that are on the sidebar?

Does he use headgear or have cauliflower ear problems? These are great. Everyone that uses headgear at my studio, uses this brand. Cliff Keen.
http://www.amazon.com/Cliff-Keen-Tornado-Wrestling-Headgear/dp/B000KEFWUE/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1417733497&sr=1-2&keywords=kliff+keen+headgear

Good luck!

It's too early to tell because this was just a teaser and no one really has any idea about its capabilities or functionalities. We just have to wait. But superficially, I don't find the shape particularly attractive as a watch face. Smartwatches in general seem somewhat ironic when the trend has been for smartphones with larger screens and then the big new thing is screen tinier than almost anything we've ever seen.

Smartwatches in general seem kind of antiquated, like inventing a VHS HD instead of a DVD. I am not a fan of Google Glass but at least they were trying something really new. This is supposed to be the future and it seems like a rehash of something people hardly even wear anymore. What would be cool is something like this but with a digital touchscreen. Perhaps it could be removeable and you could put it in a hardcase to be used like a traditional smartphone. You know, something new and far out there. I know we don't really have the technology for this but this is something people would get excited about.

I love playing soccer with my brothers! I'm a huge fan and of course, it's always fun to just go and spend some time with my family. Purple Nurple!

Did a quick search to pass the time... Here's some ideas..

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Folding-Lacrosse-Throwback-Rebounder/dp/B007RIAB6G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260326&sr=8-3&keywords=lax+bounce+back This would be the best help for development and is at a good price-point. The fact you are limited to amazon does limit things. Maybe get a few family members go in on it together.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Sports-Lacrosse-2-Pack-Pink-Pink/dp/B00WAHJPPC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260453&sr=8-1&keywords=lax+pink Lacrosse Balls - Pink

https://www.amazon.com/Lacrosse-iPhone-Plus-Case-Girls/dp/B014JL0FKA/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260488&sr=8-47&keywords=lacrosse+girls+rule Iphone 6 Lacrosse Case - girls rule

https://www.amazon.com/College-Jewelry-CRC-155N123-Syracuse-Lacrosse/dp/B01M2914RS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260609&sr=8-1&keywords=womens+lacrosse+syracuse Lacrosse Charm - Syracuse

https://www.amazon.com/Female-Lacrosse-Photo-Bobble-Bobblehead/dp/B00TY3ME30/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260649&sr=8-2&keywords=lacrosse+10+year+old Bobble Head Photo

I like these McDavid Hex pads. I bought the smaller elbow and have been using them. They are better with the gi on. When I use them with no gi they do tend to slide around and down a bit. They are super slim but give a lot of protection and move with you pretty well. I got them because they didn't go full knee which sometimes I don't like. But I did just buy a pair of full knee ones from the second link to try for no gi. Both pretty reasonable price. I started wearing them when I was getting some Osgood-Schlatter pain where my patellar tendon connects to my tibia.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E3ZTIS/?coliid=I1U9PJGLGSAED9&colid=YA23UCACS64W&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/McDavid-Volleyball-Basketball-Football-Contact/dp/B000UVXZ4C/ref=pd_sbs_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000UVXZ4C&pd_rd_r=RJ3GNPTGG6DHNJN3MZPA&pd_rd_w=56J0q&pd_rd_wg=R71hD&refRID=RJ3GNPTGG6DHNJN3MZPA

I like the look of those mountain bike pads though.

If the surface is really smooth, a normal stick should be fine. If it's like a tennis court (or rougher, of course), a wood/composite stick will splinter. In that case, it would be best to get something with a full ABS blade, like this.

Real pucks tend to stick to the surface if it's too rough. For stickhandling training, use this. For shooting, use this. For just goofing off with friends, use this.

https://www.amazon.com/SportCount-LapCounter-90040-Silver/dp/B0016J9NE8

This is what i use for laps/ lengths. It's great, and there's a few different models available. I've never personally tried a watch for swimming, but somebody mentioned one from Garmin so maybe check that out too. Good luck

I've heard helmet liners really help and are pretty inexpensive. You can wet them to keep you cool, and they help to keep sweat from running down your face.

I chose Arcadus1280 because we seem to share a lot of the same passions and hobbies :)
He wants this awesome soccer ball because he's really obsessed with German soccer :P
Also, he loves everything car-related

gotcha, thanks. i'm just a washed up guy who loves batting cages and wants a way to take some hacks ideally against live pitching

i went with this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007DHT8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

hopefully it doesnt suck

If you have the indoor space and resources, get a Stinger X rebounder: https://www.allballpro.com/products/stingerx

And use Swax lax balls with it: https://www.swaxlax.com

The Stinger rebounder is $600 but is worth it if your committed due to how fast the ball comes back to you vs a normal rebounder. If the price is a little steep, then a normal rebounder like this one will work fine: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Folding-Lacrosse-Throwback-Rebounder/dp/B007RIAB6G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=V92PA4D34AHS&dchild=1&keywords=lacrosse+rebounder&qid=1570982344&sprefix=Lacrosse+reboun%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-4

I played on this net yesterday and it was actually really great. I have the Spectrum Classic by Park and Sun. Then net at Costco is Not as good as the Spectrum classic. (but it's also $190 cheaper).

If you want a quality net, and aren't going to be shelling out over $230 any time soon, I highly recommend this net. I can't believe it's only $70 after the discount. (It comes with a shitty ball, and you might want to go to Home Depot and buy a few flat head nails so you can hammer the net into the ground. Other than that I was very impressed by everything in the bag. Note: the poles are steel instead of aluminum, thus it is heavier the the Spectrum Classic

Go to lots public skates and and stick and pucks.

For stickhandling at home, I like to use a smart hockey stickhandling ball, has some weight to it and will roll so it simulates a puck decently well. You can also get a green biscuit, and/or use a slick board you can get from home depot as a stickhandling pad with actual pucks, thrify white board I think it's called.

Here's a couple of stickhandling drills videos:
https://youtu.be/DycV8UE5Ua0

https://youtu.be/svdZJNwLDqQ

Plenty more drills and tips on youtube and this sub if you search around. Coach Jeremy (/u/howtohockeydotcom, who started this sub) has a ton of great videos on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGB6MoY1PIuX5oHJSH9Cgg

Looks like right now the following are still in stock and on sale:

AX1 - 75 Grip
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My area uses the Spalding KOB for the majority of the time, but definitely check with your area. If your community prefers the Wilson AVP ball, nobody will want to use the KOB even if you buy it.

Also, make sure you're getting the real balls, not replicas. The price point usually tells you which is which

> Wilson NCAA

This ball right here or the offical one?

https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-NCAA-Replica-Game-Basketball/dp/B002XLWE3K?th=1&psc=1

Is it better than Nike true grip? I want something as close to the evolution as possible since that is the ball our tournaments uses. I understand that the evo is a no good ball for outdoors.

Thanks - it looks like Amazon pricematched Target since it was $139 when I looked a couple days ago. Ordering from Amazon now. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4

I've only been doing bjj for a few months, but there are students who use headgear at our gym. No one bats an eye at it. It's about what makes you comfortable as you train. Anyone who would give you shit for it can go fuck themselves. It's YOUR journey and YOUR training. Not theirs.

That said, the best partner friendly headgear you can likely get is Cliff Keen E58: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009A5GRI/ref=s9_hps_bw_g200_i3

It's a really good brand of grappler's headgear. I have a pair. They will protect your ears. They aren't bulky. Best of all, they are soft and partner friendly. I've rolled with a guy who using this plastic hard tornado-some such headgear and I hate him for it. It's unpleasant when he digs his headgear into me.

Would a racing belt like this work? It has loops for the gels that keep them pretty snug. Haven't had any trouble with bouncing on mine.

I’d look into getting an EZ goal. https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4

Cheaper and supposedly good quality. If I had space to make a shooting area, that’s what I’d get.

When all else failed we went the DIY route for our teenager and made something like this but hard shell ear protection for wrestling like this will work as well.

You know....

You can buy a Wilson and have the best wingman for the rest of your life.

http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-WTH4615-Castaway-Volleyball/dp/B00005LL1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318432704&sr=8-1

There's two, a hockey grip and a bat grip. I personally like the bat grip a little more. Make sure to get the 0.5mm ones though.

https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-Grip-Black-0-5mm/dp/B00FAW40AE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lizard%2Bskin%2Bbat%2Bgrip%2B0.5&qid=1574262350&sr=8-1&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-0-5mm-Hockey-Black/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37NGTH1GB4LGO&dchild=1&keywords=lizard+skin+0.5mm&qid=1574261206&sprefix=lizard+skin+0.%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

In high school, a couple friends of mine used to call me "Stuttering Stanley". I dont even know who that is.

Now, a friend of mine goes ballistic and calls me "WIIIILLLSSSOONNNNN". That's a Cast away reference for those of you didn't know where it came from.

Spencer needs to go get a play callers wristband like this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0069RE5PE/ref=pd_aw_sbs_4?pi=SY115&simLd=1

Then modify it so it works for Dan to write on.

I use these http://www.amazon.com/McDavid-6440-Hexpad-Knee-Elbow/dp/B000UVXZ4C They are so light and comfortable I forgot I have them on until I am on my knees! Check the other buyers before you order. I got mine for $16 because someone returned them.

I ordered this football, does that look any good? Also, there are like 3 different models of Vapor's, some as low as $25. Should I just pick that one up?

I am loving these helmet liners cooling helmet . They control sweat but also keep my hair away from my face when I’m putting on the helmet. (I was always getting stray hair blocking my vision even using a sweatband). Plus they are cool compared to the bulky sweatband I was using.

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Mcdavid-Volleyball-Basketball-Football-Contact/dp/B000UVXZ4C or something similar.
Also the cheap shooting mat from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/VISM-NcStar-Roll-Shooting-Mat/dp/B0174K9E8W I recommend that you go with tan or grey. Black gets too hot.

I'm sorry that happened to you. It's terrible. We're here for you. The most important thing to do is to be as kind as possible to yourself. Do you usually do something related to construction for work?

From what I understand, you have cranial and chest hyperhidrosis. If you’re looking for treatments, there was a discussion in the group with dermatologists a little while back. If you plan on doing construction again, maybe take a look at some of the items below to keep your body a little cooler.

Having a Camelback may make it easier to consume water throughout the day to keep the body cool. I could only find 3L versions.

Cooling Helmet Liner

Cooling Pad for Hard Helmets

Hard Helmet with fan

Neck Sun Shield

Cooling Jacket

Cooling Vest

Lizard tape is pretty soft, you could probably wrap some around it, its got adhesive backing.

You can use lizard skin grip, bat or hockey either works, https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-Grip-Black-0-5mm/dp/B00FAW40AE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549582001&sr=8-3&keywords=lizard+skin+grip+tape+0.5mm https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-0-5mm-Hockey-Black/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549582001&sr=8-5&keywords=lizard+skin+grip+tape+0.5mm just make sure its 0.5mm

so does it need to be a REAL bat or would plastic work ?

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Sports-Lightweight-Plastic-Bat/dp/B000KA6JFK/ref=lp_3396131_1_2?s=team-sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1572398344&sr=1-2 this one is 31 inches

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this one is plastic and you could easily lightly sand the bat to take the white off

https://www.amazon.com/S-TEC-Polypropylene-Unbreakable-Training-Baseball/dp/B07NYBMYN9?ref_=Oct_MWishedForC_3396131_1&pf_rd_r=RX8C5XY95C51B932G9FF&pf_rd_p=1fb13b69-e183-5c77-8d9e-1b94e44ecdad&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=3396131&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER this one is 35 inches

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also this one could be sanded with light sand paper and it would look just as good

https://www.amazon.com/Louisville-Slugger-Replica-Ball-Combo/dp/B00BFNLYS8/ref=lp_3396131_1_11?s=team-sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1572398344&sr=1-11

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here is a all black bat at 32 inch

https://www.walmart.com/ip/TMISHION-Outdoor-Sports-32-Aluminium-Alloy-Baseball-Bat-Lightweight-Racket-Softball-Bat-for-Youth-Adult-Black/938692462

but its out of stock and you might be able to find it else where

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its about all i could find , sorry

Any recommendations? I've tried a few and these are my favorite so far:

http://www.amazon.com/Cliff-Keen-E58-Headgear/dp/B0009A5GRI

here is the beanie I bought. Starting to think that was a bad choice? I searched paintball beanie on amazon didn’t really find much. Found some on another website but they were all bright and would make me stand out.


Also I think that helmet is one of the coolest looking ones I’ve seen.

I got a bib belt cheap a couple of years ago. I think it was $5 at the time. It's easy to reposition when changing clothing.

Thank you! I used this one.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBYJY8W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cliff Keen E58

https://www.amazon.com/Cliff-Keen-E58-Headgear/dp/B0009A5GRI

Souther Cali beach players use the wilson AVP ball

Old school players use heavier Spalding kings of the beach

The Spalding KoB is better when it's windy because it's heavier but the Wilson is the current AVP ball.

There is a new version of the [Wilson AVP II] (https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-AVP-Official-Beach-Volleyball/dp/B01C5VR8SI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473780846&sr=8-3&keywords=wilson+sand+volleyball) ball but more expensive.

*edit: added the AVP II ball link

Just stick them in the band of your shorts.

I also have this belt. There's not much to it, super minimalist, but it does the job.

For indoor, your two most popular ones are the Molten Flistatec that NCAA uses ($85 MSRP, but you can find it for ~$50), and the Mikasa MVA200 that FIVB uses. (also ~$50)

For beach, it's the [Wilson AVP(https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-WTH6007ID-AVP-Game-Volleyball/dp/B01C5VR8SI) or Spalding King of the Beach

I always have trouble with my mind wandering and can never reliably keep track of where I am in my set so I use a lap counter in the pool. Something similar to this:(http://www.amazon.com/SportCount-Inc-LapCounter-90040-Silver/dp/B0016J9NE8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452666635&sr=8-2&keywords=lap+counter)

I wear it on my pointer finger and push it right before ever flip turn. At first I had trouble rememebering to push it, but after a session or two it came completely naturally.

Thus far it's been the simplest, cheapest and easiest way i've found to keep track of laps.

I used them and they work great.

However I didn't want to have the ongoing expense, so I got one of those helmet liners that's thin and washable, it does the same thing and I like it. I wear contacts too so I know your pain.

This is the one I got, but they're all similar

Out of the price range but you can't go wrong with this

Same. I got one of these from Amazon. $30 and worth every penny. I'd rather have a decent watch, but those are considerably more than $30.

Buy him from Amazon now. Tomorrow could be too late.
http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-WTH4615-Castaway-Volleyball/dp/B00005LL1K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1314267438&sr=8-4

It’s currently $45 on amazon for Black Friday sales

If you don't want to risk cauliflower, wear ear guards. https://www.amazon.com/Cliff-Keen-E58-Headgear/dp/B0009A5GRI

https://www.amazon.de/Lizard-Skins-weichem-Camouflage-Hockeyschläger/dp/B01NBYJY8W

This or pure white. Pure black would look too bland imo.

Start your own Wiffle ball league.

It's cheap

Franklin Sports MLB Electronic Baseball Pitching Machine - Includes Six Plastic Baseballs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007DHT8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Jw3.AbNRD5VX9

It’ll say somewhere to only use the balls that it comes with but I use regulation wiffle balls all the time

You can buy that volleyball btw.

Old Georgie.

This reminds me of the movie. Or rather, an actor in it. :3

For $14.99 it can be yours.

you should get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005LL1K/

Pick your flavor.

https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-2-Inch-White/dp/B0093U9RUC

https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-67109-Heavy-Duty-Official-Regulation/dp/B00LW5YCII

https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4

https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Folding-Steel-Hockey-Backstop/dp/B00E2560CQ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_bW25CbGZYKDCY

https://www.amazon.de/Lizard-Skins-Camouflage-Hockeyschl%C3%A4ger-Schwarz-Camo/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=lizard+skin+0%2C5&qid=1559000150&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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I've used that one at the local lax store. It's absolutely amazing... but expensive.

I've used this one for a couple of years: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007RIAB6G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

It has held up and does the job.

Not that i'm giving anyone an idea but if you've got the $30 https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Sports-Electronic-Baseball-Pitching/dp/B0007DHT8Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1EIHTQKV5T6OQ&keywords=baseball+pitching+machine&qid=1554340036&s=gateway&sprefix=baseball+pi&sr=8-4

I've been looking for decent pads for a while but can't really decide what to get.

I found these but they're not hard pads.

http://www.amazon.com/McDavid-6440-Hexpad-Knee-Elbow/dp/B000UVXZ4C

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059CWUC0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1M0GZGHL8F7T8

and these ones are hard pads but look low profile. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016U4R6II/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A21875UNY3A7GG

Not really sure which one to get :p

I just ordered these CK's since a rolling mate also wears it and they seem to be working fine for him. I will try out your suggestion if the CK's don't work out.

I also had previously got these but they kept falling off during training and my ear infection worsened after those rolls.

Yeah, I just this week was trying to buy THIS hockey goal backstop, but "Usually ships within 4 to 5 months?" WTH? Is that time frame taking into account the culling the ore from the earth and smelting it into iron first or something? Anyway, I went with THIS one instead even though I just needed the backstop and it's double the price, I guess I'll try and sell the goal for $40 and recover some of the $$$.

I run on a 160m indoor track at times when the snow piles up here in the northeast and I got so sick of counting the laps that I sprung for a handheld counter device. It's such a simple thing, but it lets my mind wander and focus on the music or podcast or whatever I'm listening to, instead of obsessively repeating the lap count in my head (plus it makes it much more difficult to forget if I just finished lap 49 or have been on lap "49" for three loops in a row because I zoned out)

https://www.amazon.com/SportCount-LapCounter/dp/B0016J9NE8