Marginal Gains

In football and other competitive sports, gear is usually split into two categories: must-have or desirable. The foundation of participation is essential gear — boots, jerseys, shin guards. While items such as headbands, bandanas, wrist bands and base layers fall under unnecessary gear. Many of these are viewed as pro forma or even cosmetic. Yet… The post The Role of Non-Essential Gear in High-Performance Sports first appeared on Breaking The Lines.