Better yourself on the sports field with this training gear
Australians love a bit of sport. The Matildas are flying high on home turf in the Women's FIFA World Cup, the Diamonds smashed it in Cape Town and won the Netball World Cup and we recently won the most gold medals at the World Swimming Championships.
While we love watching our sport, we love playing and competing even more. Whether you're a backyard sports enthusiast, a hardcore competitor or out for a bit of fun, we have found all the equipment and gear you need to play some of our favourite sports.
Now get scrolling and game on!
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Soccer
Lightweight Sports Elastic Headband
Our love for the Matildas is extending into their fashion sense, with the functional headbands they wear on the field causing a frenzy among their younger fans. These thin, silicone headbands, worn by the likes of Katrina Gorry and Caitlin Foord, are just $7.95 for five on Amazon. Perfect for emulating the girls, and keeping your hair out of the way as you smash out those goals.
Adidas Performace Club Football, Size 5 and Summit Matildas Soccer Ball, Size 5
Start scoring your own goals with this machine-stitched Adidas ball or this green and gold Matildas ball – the latter of which is now discounted by a whopping 55 per cent.
Monvelo Centra Soccer Goal Net
Measuring 2.4m wide and 1.55m tall, you better pick a good goalie when playing with the Monvelo Centra Soccer Goal Net. Built with alloy steel poles that are easy to set up and fold down, you can take the goal with you for more practice with a carry case included. It also comes with four ground stakes to keep the goal in place.
Laiiqi Solo Soccer Practice Training Belt
Helping develop kicking, passing and ball control skills, the Laiiqi Solo Soccer Practice Training Belt can be strapped on and used with soccer ball sizes three, four and five. It has an adjustable 160cm long rope and waist belt so anyone can train with it. A soccer ball is not included.
Senston Youth Goalkeeper Gloves, Size 9-10
As the only players who can touch the ball with their hands, they have to keep them protected. These Senston Goalkeeper Gloves are made with PU leather, latex and breathable mesh and have finger spines for a better grip and control of the ball.
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Rugby League and Rugby Union
Steeden NRL Premiership Replica Ball and Steeden NRL Indigenous All Stars Ball
Celebrate this year's best tries, tackles, players and matches with these 2023 NRL balls. The Premiership size 5 ball measures 30cm long while the Indigenous ball measures 23cm long and shares the same design as the ball used in the Indigenous All-Stars round.
Supertee NRL Elite Kicking Tee
Practice your perfect kick with this Supertee NRL Elite Kicking Tee. It measures 120mm tall and is angled at five degrees. It has ground anchor teeth to keep it in place when kicking and can be used with both Rugby League and Rugby Union balls.
Gilbert Wallabies Rugby Ball, Size 5
The Rugby Union World Cup is just around the corner. While our Wallabies have some work to do ahead of the tournament, future stars can get practising now with this Gilbert Wallabies replica ball.
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Cricket
WAHU Double Cricket Set and Bluey Wooden Cricket Toy Playset
Backyard cricket is an Aussie tradition. Whether you're entertaining the relos, playing on the beach or practising your bowling and batting, you can't go wrong with a backyard set. This WAHU set comes with two balls, two bats and four plastic stumps while the Bluey set has a ball, bat, three stumps, a stump base and two bails. They might not be what they used in the Ashes, but can still score you a six.
DSC Intense Force Leather Cricket Batting Gloves
Cricket balls are fairly sturdy and can cause a serious hit if they miss the bat. To keep your hands safe, these batting gloves have reinforced finger protection on the lower hand, ventilation, a leather palm for improved grip and a built-in wrist sweatband.
SG Full Adult Cricket Kit
This SG Cricket Kit comes with everything you need to play a full game of cricket and keep you protected. It includes leg guards, batting gloves, guards for the thighs, arms, and abdomen, a kit bag and a bat with cover. All you need to do is grab your favourite ball and start playing.
Cricnix Premier Red Leather Cricket Ball
Made from Pakistani leather, twine, and a cork centre, the Cricnix Premier Cricket Ball weighs 156g, making it the perfect training ball. It comes as a single ball or as a three or six-pack.
Netball
Summit Netball Bibs Team Set
Made from polyester mesh, these junior-sized bibs are great for training or a casual game. They come in blue, yellow, red and green so you can play against multiple teams.
RMT Netball Stand
This netball goal stand is built with a rust-resistant steel pole tube, a plastic base and weather-resistant netting. You can adjust the height of the pole so everyone of all ages can practice their shooting and shine bright like a Diamond.
Mitre Attack Netball and Mitre Intercept Netball
The bold and bright netballs are great to train with when honing your skills. Both the Attack and Intercept balls come in size 4 and size 5. Size 4 is a smaller ball for players just joining the sport or for children aged between nine and 14. Size 5 is the official-sized netball used in matches.
Golf
SKLZ Golf Training Set
Currently on sale for $89.95, the SKLZ Golf Training Set may look reminiscent of a putt-putt mini golf course, but can really help you improve your technique. You can align your shot with markers three, five or seven feet away to prepare for any distance in the real golfing green. It also is built with an automatic ball return system, an upslope end towards the cup and made with a surface designed to simulate how the ball would travel on actual golf greens.
Wilson Profile Distance Golf Ball, 36-pack
These Wilson golf balls are low compression balls to reduce spin and cover a greater distance, getting you from your tee to the hole faster and with fewer hits.
Golf Pad TAGS
Compatible with both Android and Apple, the Golf Pad TAGS uses A.I. to analyse your strike, track where your ball travelled and give you tips and tricks on how to improve your skills. Just apply one of the 15 tags included in the pack to your club, swing away and see your data and statistics collated on the Golf Pad GPS app.
Timkos Swing Detection Golf Training Mat
The key to a good golfer is their swing – if it's a bit off, then their entire game is too. The Timkos Swing Detection Golf Training Mat indicates the angle and length of your swing, helping you see where you need to improve for the best strike. Not just for the putting green, you can also practice your swing at home or in the backyard with four ground spikes and three PU golf balls included.
Wilson Golf 1200 G/EFFECT Package Set
The Wilson Golf 1200 is a complete golf club set with all the clubs you need including SS irons, a putter, an Alloy fairway, an Alloy hybrid, an Alloy driver and a carry bag to take them all with you to the course.
SKLZ Golf Swing Trainer Bar
Made for warming up before you hit the course for a round, the SKLZ Golf Swing Trainer Bar lets you see in real time how you're striking the ball. It stakes into the ground with the ball attached so you can practice multiple times without having to get a new ball. You can adjust the ball height as well as practice different swing strokes with different clubs.
Callaway Men's Premium Japanese Synthetic Golf Gloves, two-pack
These golfing gloves have a moisture-wicking, breathable and flexible design with reinforced palms for a greater grip. Packs come with two gloves – either two left gloves or two right. Sizes range from small to XXL.
Basketball
Wilson MVP Basketball, Size 7
Ready to be played on any basketball court surface, this size 7 Wilson basketball is the same size used in professional-level games. You can be on your way to becoming an NBA athlete for 26 per cent off today.
Top One Tech Basketball Crossover Steps Training Mat
Measuring 120cm x 90cm, this Top One Tech Basketball Crossover Steps Training Mat helps you practice your step movements, speed and agility to get around defenders while dribbling to the hoop. It is also shock absorbing and has an anti-slip base for use on a variety of different surfaces.
Genki Basketball Hoop
Built with anti-rust and weatherproof alloy steel, this basketball hoop is ready for you to score. It can be adjusted from 1.5m to 3.05m tall and has a 45cm rim and shatterproof backboard just in case you miss. It also has two wheels on the base to help easily guide it into position in your yard.
SKLZ D-Man Basketball Defender Dummy Trainer
Playing against tall players can be hard, especially for a beginner. While these dummies may look a little silly, they are great for helping players learn how to play around tall defenders and practice different passing and shooting techniques. It can be adjusted from 1.98m to 2.43m tall and comes with a base and ground stake to keep it in position when training.
Tennis
Wilson Tour Competition Tennis Balls, three-pack and Wilson Tour Slam Lite Racket
Get ready to be a Grand Slam champion! Or at least you will be in your family with these Wilson Tour balls and racket. The balls have a rubber core creating a high bounce and can be used on all court surfaces. This size 2 racket is designed with V-Matrix technology to make the perfect centre hit bigger and easier to strike.
TheraBand FlexBar Tennis Elbow Therapy Bar
One of the drawbacks of playing tennis is developing the dreaded Tennis Elbow. You can help reduce the discomfort of the condition and regain strength using this TheraBand FlexBar Tennis Elbow Therapy Bar. This green bar has a 6.8kg resistance that can help improve strength in the arm and grip in the hands. While typically designed for men with tennis elbow, there are other TheraBand FlexBars available for different needs. The yellow bar is for beginners with elbow pain, the red bar is typically for women with tennis elbow and the blue bar is usually used by professional athletes.
TAKTIK TENNIS Wireless Connection Totem Tennis Kit
Forget playing a simple game of totem tennis in the backyard – it's time to bring out the big guns. The TAKTIK TENNIS Wireless Connection Totem Tennis Kit uses built-in sensors to create a virtual net to simulate playing tennis on an actual court. Using the app, you will be provided game data on each player's best speed of hitting, the speed of the previous point, a comparison of both players' forehand and backhand strikes, the game's score and the time of each set. It is also built with a patented 360-degree head to prevent cords tangles from stopping the game.
Volleyball
Wilson Pro Tour Volleyball
Designed for players aged 13 and older, this Wilson Pro Tour Volleyball is made using V-tec seams to aid in changing ball direction and placement as well as synthetic leather to help keep its shape no matter how hard you spike it.
TraderPlus Volleyball Training Resistance Belt
Strapping to the waist of the player, this resistance belt helps players with their speed, coordination and setting skills to become an all-around player on the court. You can adjust the length of the cord to practice different hitting and swinging techniques.
KIKIGOAL Volleyball Training Resistance Band
These resistance bands are used in spike defence training to withstand strong hits and keep the ball in the air while also staying in the correct position and form. The set comes with two wrist belts, two ankle belts and two elastic resistance bands. These belts can be attached to different objects to change the resistance and difficulty. The cords can also be adjusted to be better used by athletes depending on their height.
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