How to Buy Volleyball Knee Pads

When you're out on the beach involved in a round of beach volleyball the sand acts as its own cushioning, but it's a different story altogether when you hit the courts. As pro beach volleyball player Rob Heidger said, "If you plan on playing indoors rather than at the beach, knee pads are a good piece of equipment. Plus, you can always wear them while in-line skating on the boardwalk!"

Let's hear it for versatile equipment.

When you're out on the court your knees are easily the most vulnerable part of your body, which is why a good pair of knee pads is essential. It doesn't matter how much you weigh, slamming down on an unforgiving court floor on your knees day after day isn't healthy-and sooner or later, someone's going to get hurt. A good pair of knee pads acts as a pad and a brace all rolled into one, making it the perfect finishing touch for safe volleyball.

There are tons of choices out there when it comes to choosing volleyball knee pads, so it's going to be up to you to find not only what type of kneepads fit best, but also which ones you prefer. There are two primary types of knee pads: regular foam and a foam/gel combination for extra protection. You want to choose a pair of contoured pads designed not only to protect but also to move with your knees and legs, avoiding excessive bulk that will slow you down while at the same time ensuring that your patellas (knee caps) are adequately protected.

A lightweight fabric that breathes is your best option, guaranteeing that your knee pads won't chafe unbearably the minute things start heating up out on the court-and you can often find a pair in your team's colors at no additional cost!

The most important factor of choosing volleyball knee pads is choosing a pair that will fit you properly. Knee pads are available in both regular and junior sizes (for teens and petite players) but there's never really a "one size fits all" when it comes to volleyball equipment. Be sure to test your pads out carefully in realistic game situations before stepping out onto the court. It's better to have to return a pair of pads that you bought over the Internet or turn away from a pair you tried on in the store than to go out on the court in pads that don't provide adequate protection or restrict your movement.

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