In some sports, such as cross country or basketball, few or no pieces of sporting equipment are used, and athletes are mostly left up to their own devices to succeed in a sport.  Unlike basketball, where only a ball is used, sports like baseball and football require the use of either many peripherals (baseball, with all its bats, gloves, and balls) or a lot of gear and equipment (football, with all its helmets, pads, etc.).  Below, we’ll quickly go over three less conventional sports that require more extensive equipment use, so you can see if any appeal to you beyond America’s pastime and the most popular sport in America (baseball and football, respectively).

Woodsball

A variation on paintball play, woodsball is all about ducking for cover behind trees and using the wooded environment around you to plan sneak attacks on the enemy camp.  Armed with a paintball gun and perhaps some shielding gear, you need to either capture the flag or take the fort of the opposing team.  If you don’t want to use only a paintball gun, there are many other types of sporting weaponry you can use, such as paint grenades.

Skateboarding

Skateboarders may use just one peripheral just like basketball players do, but that doesn’t mean they’re on the same league.  Basketball players simply need a ball and a hoop of any kind.  Without a skateboard and a bunch of rails, half-pipes, and other crazy skating environment pieces, a skateboarder wouldn’t be able to do much of anything.  Besides, a basketball player doesn’t need much in the way of padding.  A skateboarder without pads and a helmet is frequently seen, but the chance for injury without them is much higher.

Golf

Golf is perhaps one of the most tool-inclusive sports out there.  Without a whole pack full of clubs, each specifically designed for a unique playing purpose, a golfer would just feel naked out there on the course.  This isn’t miniature golf, and one club games just aren’t the same thing.

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