Chris Hattersley from The Football Physio explains that top-level footballers often cut holes in their socks to relieve pressure caused by tightness and blood flow during matches.
Hattersley suggests that while professional players benefit from custom sock modifications, non-professionals should wear anti-slip grip socks underneath, which keeps shin pads in place and reduces blisters.
Gavin Evans, performance director for Team GB table tennis, emphasizes that players wipe their hands on the table to prevent their bats from slipping due to sweat, especially since towel-downs are limited.
Evans asserts that even recreational players can enhance their game by using the table to wipe their hands, promoting better grip and control during play.
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