Article: Baggy shirts will hinder your ability to move quickly around the court, so choose something form-fitting. It should be long enough to cover your stomach, but not so long that it hangs down over your thighs.  Many women wear tank tops or t-shirts, but you can also wear a long-sleeved workout shirt to protect your forearms from the impact of the ball during passing.  Cotton is a popular material for t-shirts, but it absorbs a lot of moisture and doesn’t dry quickly. Try choosing a shirt containing nylon or spandex, both of which help to wick moisture away from your skin. Regular bras with underwire will not offer adequate support for the amount of movement you’ll be doing while playing. Sports bras come in a variety of styles, like racerback and front-fastening, and offer varying levels of compression. Visit a department store to get fitted for a sports bra to be sure you’re wearing the right size. Spandex will fit snugly to your body and give you the most freedom of movement. Regular gym shorts may be alright, but check with your coach to be sure. Move around in your shorts ahead of time: jog, squat, and lunge. Make sure the shorts do not easily ride up or slide down. These should lace up, provide good arch support, and not be able to leave any black marks on the gym floor. If you’re serious about playing volleyball long-term, invest in a specialty pair of volleyball shoes. These will weigh less and provide even more support and traction than regular workout shoes. Volleyball shoes can be purchased online or at sporting goods stores, where a sales associate can help you figure out the proper size. What type of socks you wear is a personal preference, so choose what feels best to you. Knee socks may offer added protection of the skin on your legs if that’s a concern. Avoid ankle socks, since those can easily slip down into your shoe and distract you as well as cause blisters. Consider socks that offer special features, like moisture control, built-in arch support, cushioning for the ball of your foot, or blister control. You should invest in a pair of knee pads if you’re at all concerned about hurting your knees as you dive for a ball. Visit a sporting goods store to get your knees measured and fitted for the right pair of knee pads. Put your hair into a ponytail or braid if it’s long. Try to keep short hair off your face using a headband or hair clips. This applies to bangs as well – pin them back or use hairspray to keep them away from your forehead. Wearing earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings can injure you or someone else on the court. Be sure to take all of those items off beforehand and store them somewhere safe during practice.
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Select a close-fitting shirt. Choose a sports bra. Select a pair of spandex shorts. Pick a pair of running shoes. Select crew or knee socks. Buy knee pads. Tie your hair back. Remove any jewelry.