Who the hell came up with the idea of spandex shorts for volleyball? I understand why bikers wear biking shorts, but why are their's way longer than volleyball players? I've heard people talking about how much more comfortable they are than regular shorts, but I don't understand how a peice of fabric up your butt the whole time you're playing could be comfortable. Ah, the wedgies...
2006-07-06 16:44:56 · 23 answers · asked by GrnEyedGurl 2 in Sports ➔ Volleyball
I coach and teach at the Junior High level and I have a daughter this age who plays volleyball so I may have a different perspective. I will admit that I am from the midwest and have old fashioned and conservitive values.
As a male I cannot speak to the comfort factor and as someone who has never played seriously I cannot speak to the functionality. From a modesty standpoint, both have their positives and negatives. Since the spandex are form fitting, they do not leave much to the imagination, but the loose gym shorts can be far more revealing when a player dives and rolls. My favorite combination is when a player wears the spandex shorts with a comfortable pair of shorts over them. This allows for the freedom of movement, but also protects their modesty.
2006-07-07 09:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by VB Coach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you're saying but, I see most REALLY GOOD volleyball players wearing them and they make you look really professional. All the club volleyball players wear them too and, they are really easy to move around in even though sometimes you do get wedgies.Plus, if u have to pick a wedgie during a game when wearing them,DO IT! I see girls doing it all the time when wearing them so don't be embarrassed!Well, HoPe u fIgUrE Out Ur SpaNdEx PrObLeMs!
2006-07-11 23:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by LaLaLaLaUrA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spandex is a great thing for the sport of volleyball. When diving for a ball, people could easily see up gym shorts, and the floor burns won't happen near as much with spandex because the material doesn't really move. Plus, what a great reason to not wear underwear and a great way to get guys!
2006-07-07 15:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by shckersttr02 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Play for a club team and i have to wear spandex. First they are actually really comfortable. They also help you slide betterbecause they are smoothe. Basketball shorts wouldn't work either because they are too baggy and long. After a while you get used to them besides if you have good legs and a butt then you shoudn't care
2006-07-08 11:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just started this summer program for volleyball to help me practice for the try outs, and I saw all the other girls wearing the spandex. They don't look very comfortable, so I'm trying to put them off as long as possible. lol
2006-07-07 00:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sonya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt the same way when I had to start wearing them. Yes, they look VERY uncomfortable, but, to tell you the truth, they are very comfy! In volleyball, you must be on your toes all the time, and Spandex makes it easy to run after the ball before it touches the ground.
2006-07-10 14:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by tarheel.fanatic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that spandex is good for one reason only and that is when you fall down people can't see up your pants. i also heard that wearing a thong or no underwear can help. i dont know if that is true because i havent tried it. but after wearing spandex for a while i got used to all the wedgies.
2006-07-07 13:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by dumbblonde110192 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, theres no need in lying. They are not comfortable, but if you want to play, you have to get over it. The worst thing about them is that volley ball shorts ar spandex and polyester/cotton blend, where as regular spandex are just cotton. They are not comfy at all!
2006-07-10 18:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the spandex isn't that bad it is actually really good in volleyball because when you wear basketball shorts they interfere with your knee pads and it totally sucks and shorter shorts are good but spandex is best because people can't see up your pants when you fall or somthing and spandex moves with you so you can get in you ready position faster nad yuo can et lower it is really good for volleball. i kow it feels weird at first but you get usd to it.
2006-07-07 14:04:09 · answer #9 · answered by curious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spandex belongs on track and field athletes, bicyclists, trapeze artists and Glam Rock Bands....... Volleyball uniforms should resemble basketball uniforms...
2006-07-06 23:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by Fredi Worldcupper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋