A Few Volleyball

I've talked to a lot of people in basketball over the years, having coached middle school and helped at higher levels and playing city league (ok, so it's only city league) but that's why a lot of people won't wear ankle braces.. they say knee injuries happen because of them.. but who knows what studies say.. I haven't looked!

Nice clear shots ... too bad about the first one , but if the parent liked it , that's all that counts. Second one tells a bit more of a story , but the action ..... or lack of a real dynamic technique of the 2 girls , takes away from the shot. Once again , the parent might not care.

The " Active Ankles " are a Godsend if you've had an ankle injury. Both of my boys played high level volleyball , and both had some ankle injuries. Only my youngest ended up with the Active Ankles , and usually only on the injured ankle. They have no effect on jumping or landing ...... the knees and hips take most of the abuse there , but they really help protect an injured ankle in lateral movements , and ESPECIALLY when landing on another player's foot .... which is where most VB injuries come from. Most trainers I talked to like the kids to use them if they are jumping close to other players , but if the drills are all backcourt stuff , take them off and strengthen the ankles with the movement. One I talked to doesn't mind the kids wearing them all the time when playing or practising .... they can strengthen the ankles when the walk or run all the other times of the day.

Nice photos.