When I started practicing volleyball on my own, I quickly found one problem: I could work on my footwork and serving, but passing and hitting were much harder without someone on the other side. I tried using a wall, but the ball did not always come back the way I wanted. After trying a volleyball … Read more
Volleyball puts a lot of stress on your ankles. You jump, land, change direction, stop suddenly, and sometimes land very close to another player’s foot. A single awkward landing can be enough to roll an ankle. I learned pretty quickly that ankle support is something you notice most after a bad landing. A good brace … Read more
When I first played volleyball, I thought knee pads were just something players wore because it looked professional. After one hard fall and a burned knee, I bought a pair and put them on without thinking. They slid, they pinched, and I kept pulling them up between plays. I was more distracted than protected. A … Read more