Before a football (soccer) match: kit and warm-up
Pack the bag the night before, then a 15 to 20 minute warm-up so you start the match ready.
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Badminton or tennis kit bag
Racket, shoes, spares and water: pack the night before so you walk onto court ready.
Equipment (4)
- Racket and a spare racket or at least a spare set of strings
- Shuttlecocks or tennis balls, new or in good shape
- Grip tape or overgrips
- Racket cover or bag protects the strings from heat
Clothes (5)
- Court shoes with grip: not running shoes, they are made for forward movement
- Two pairs of socks
- Shorts or skirt, two t-shirts and a towel
- Sweatband, cap or visor
- Dry clothes to change into afterwards
Health and comfort (5)
- Water bottle, at least 500 ml per hour of play
- A light snack: a banana or nuts
- Sunscreen for outdoor courts
- Ankle or knee support if you have one
- Small first-aid kit with plasters and blister patches
Before you leave (4)
- Check the court booking and the time
- Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes: jogging, arm circles, leg swings, light hitting
- Pack your phone, keys and wallet in a zipped pocket
- Hang the bag open at home afterwards so shoes and clothes can dry
Written from www.nhs.uk
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