The phrase "athletic tools" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to equipment or gear that aids in athletic activities or sports.
Example: "The gym offers a variety of athletic tools, including weights, resistance bands, and agility ladders."
Alternatives: "sports equipment" or "fitness gear".
He moves with decent initial lateral burst and has the athletic tools to improve on his shortcomings in pass protection.
Defensively, he has been a consistently disruptive presence thanks to his exceptional athletic tools and improved focus.
Those are great athletic tools for a quarterback, but in the grand scheme of things, they're often not enough to foster a sustainable offensive juggernaut.
Davis is the probable No. 1 pick, and Jonathan Givony, the founder of the N.B.A. prospect evaluation Web site Draft Express, wrote of him: "Arguably the most impressive blend of athletic tools we've seen in a big man prospect in our nine years evaluating the N.B.A. draft, Davis is one of the most physically gifted players on the planet".
ESPN's statistical model views Williamson as the best college prospect since Kentucky's Anthony Davis, the No. 1 pick in 2012, and a huge part of the excitement around Williamson, and the panic around his injury, centers on his rare athletic tools.
Rodger Saffold continues to hone his footwork and has the athletic tool kit to one day become a top-10 left tackle.
Athletic training tool company SKLZ handed out various sports products like mini-bands, agility ladders, sandbags, workout mats and more.
"John Wall has all the tools, athletic ability, character and personality to become an iconic N.B.A. player, but what gives our team great confidence that he will live up to these lofty expectations is his great work ethic," Fegan said.
The brand is combining physical athletic wear with digital tools – like the apps MyFitnessPal and MapMyFitness – to help people optimize their workouts and diets, track their sleep quality and connect with others online.
Like "StroMotion," the ModelGolf technology used on NBC's golf telecasts is a tool that illuminates athletic skills but is also a teaching tool.
There is the impression, staunchly denied by some college officials and openly admitted by others, that strong athletic programs are a tool to recruit men.
