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Are sliding shorts necessary for baseball or softball?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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In sports like baseball and softball, compression shorts are commonly known as sliding shorts. Some specialized shorts even have additional thin padding along this hips. Although not required by sport rules, these shorts can help protect players' hips from injuries due to sliding and are therefore recommended.

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