Which Equipment Do I Need? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Baseball

Cleats are a type of athletic shoe that have studs on the bottom of the shoes for traction. Depending on the type of sport being played these studs may be small, metallic and somewhat sharp. Other sports will use shoes that have larger thick cleats. The purpose of cleats is to assist with gripping the surface and to prevent slipping or sliding during sharp changes in direction.

Answer: Fencing

A foil is a long, thin bladed, flexible weapon that is used in the sport of fencing. The foil is used in competition and training. There are even electric foils that will signal when a score has occured. Making this weapon is an old art that takes many years to learn.

Answer: Skiing

A stock is the alternate name for a ski pole. These are used for propulsion, balance, and to help with turning. In the past, ski poles were made from wood and were often passed from father to son. Today's ski poles are made from polymers which have greater strength and more flexibility.

Answer: Hockey

The only one of these sports that uses a laminated stick is hockey. While older hockey sticks were made of solid wood, laminated wood lasts longer and is stronger. Some hockey sticks are made of fiberglass or a variety of plastics.

Answer: Baseball

A baseball mitt is a large glove worn on the hand of baseball players. They are used to help catch balls that have been thrown or hit in the direction of the player. Each defensive position on a baseball team has a specific kind of mitt. The mitt is usually made of heavy leather with some padding and may or may not have separate finger holes.

Answer: Fencing

Used in fencing, an epee is a thrusting type weapon. It is usually heavier than other types of fencing blades. A scoring hit from this blade must be made by the tip of the blade and not the side of the blade.

Answer: Skiing

Different types of skis are used for different types of skiing. Length, width, and edges of the skis vary as to the type of skiing being participated in. Cross country skis are usually very long and thin which reduces the drag and increases speed. Alpine skis are wider and shorter because balance is more important that fighting drag. Freeride skis are in the middle and are used in trick skiing and riding on loose powder.

Answer: Ice Hockey

A puck is a small disc of (usually) vulcanized rubber. It serves the same purpose as a ball does in many games played on dirt. The standard puck is one inch thick and three inches in diameter. Most are black in color and weigh about six ounces. There are many people who refer to a puck as a "biscuit".

Answer: Fencing

The plastron is a quilted pad worn by fencers under the shirt. It is made of a variety of natural and man-made fabrics. In the past it was often made from metal. It is worn to protect the torso and sides from serious injury.

Answer: Baseball

These padded shorts are worn by baseball players. They are worn to protect a players thighs when sliding in the dirt. Most of these shorts also have a pocket, in which an athletic cup can fit.