Sports Playbook - Instasport (Page 36)

Swimming

Open-water swimming is booming in India. The beginner gear and safety basics to get started — wide-vision goggles, a bright cap and a tow float.

Cricket

Full spikes or half spikes for bowling? A clear India buying guide to cricket bowling shoes — spike types, surfaces, fit and support.

Fitness

A practical monsoon gym bag checklist for India, from quick-dry towels to anti-bacterial sprays that keep your kit fresh through the rains.

Fitness

Wraps protect the small bones in your hands and support your wrist on impact. Here is how to choose and use boxing hand wraps.

Badminton

Attacker, defender or all-rounder? Your playing style decides your ideal racket. Here is how to match the frame to your game.

Cycling

A thief needs seconds with an unlocked bike. Here are the bike lock types that stop theft — and how to lock up the right way.

Fitness

The monsoon is your home gym's toughest test. Here is how to beat humidity, rust and damp and keep your equipment like new.

Running

Neutral or stability? The right running shoe type keeps your stride smooth. Here is how to tell which one your feet actually need.

Tennis

Taking up tennis as an adult? Here is the starter gear that actually matters — and where to spend (and save) your first rupee.

Cricket

Light or heavy? Your bat's weight shapes your timing and power. Here is how to choose the right cricket bat weight for your game.

Table Tennis

Rain stops play outdoors — but not at the TT table. Here is why the monsoon is made for indoor table tennis, and the gear to set up at home.

Cycling

Clip in for efficiency or stay flat for freedom? Here is how clipless and platform pedals compare and which suits your riding.