strap
noun
a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Whether it has been strapping football shoulder pads on his players for rebounding drills or taking them to watch Saban’s practices, Izzo has done his best work incorporating football tactics into his basketball philosophy.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2010