Leggings or spandex?

[@zachtaylor2629]

I think its good they give the female athletes the option.

[@dockbuddies9251]

2.4 like a only one comment lemme change that

[@ITSMJ_15]

frrrr

[@FishieFishFosh]

Actually doe bc I personally can't imagine trying to play sports while also being uncomfortable in super short shorts. It can get annoying

[@YasmeenAlhabal]

As a muslim girl volleyball player I REALLY appreciate this option

[@heehoopeanut420]

It shouldn't be "oh, how good they get the option" it should be "why the fuck did this change take so long?"

[@nomal8852]

I’m a volleyball player, I prefer leggings. It’s just more comfortable and like they said lowers risk of burns when diving.

[@vbd3299]

Yupp!!

[@ellalinwest5520]

100% but on my team we have a rule that for games it is all or nothing leggings. Either all of us wear leggings or none of us do, it makes us look so much better!

[@SleepyKayza223]

Said it perfectly

[@grilledcheesus]

@@ellalinwest5520that’s a weird rule 🤔

[@Marlieeme]

@@ellalinwest5520looks > comfort? Seems like something got switched around somewhere

[@evamonet3015]

Not only did I hate floor burns in high school but watching a teammate struggle with the unease of wearing such short shorts (which she never did) was hard. This opens the sport up to many women and cultures giving new stars a chance to shine

[@anikejulien7273]

Yeah, I've skipped out of so many sports because of the bottom part of the uniform. It was annoying to see a lack of options.

[@boomds5602]

The girls are always pulling the shorts down

[@very_muscular_rat]

It’s about time women’s sport outfits got an update😬

[@trickshotsquirrel]

Yeah

[@Ryan-cb1ei]

I really don’t know who decides these things 😂 This was way too logical to not have

[@tink6225]

@@Ryan-cb1ei men is who decided them😂

[@Ryan-cb1ei]

@@tink6225 That’s not even true though. Many times theres a federation or some collective governing body that simply doesn’t want the change. I’ve also seen a lot of women not want to change these things, players or coaches

[@fabianchristen368]

Viewer counts will probably also get an update😂

[@AJ-si4he]

In gymnastics we are starting to see some women wear the full length unitard while others are sticking to the leotards. It’s all about choice and personal comfort :) power to all these ladies!

[@PhancyPants12]

Exactly!! This is how it should be. You don’t need to be barely dressed to preform your sport. It should always be a choice.

[@Qrtuop]

It's not a choice if the pressure is on looking pretty

[@Annikidiary]

The thing is with gymnastics it was allowed for years that you can have full length unitards but no one was doing it at the time. It’s surprises me how long it even took in artistic gymnastics because rhythmic gymnastics it was super common to have unitards

[@haha.harrrryyyy]

Yeah, they do not have control over the camera angles. So having options makes sense.

[@z4hr44beReal]

I'm so happy that this is something that is becoming universal. I am a Muslim and I've always wished of playing volleyball, but the one thing that stopped me was having to wear shorts. ❤

[@eyeball1887]

Super glad! Im christian and ive been playing fir 3 years, and i love1wearing leggings❤❤ ✝️🙏☪️

[@ollieollieoxenfree3246]

would they not be able to make an exception on grounds of religion ? :( i hope you play volleyball one day soon

[@eyeball1887]

@@ollieollieoxenfree3246 you cab wear legings though you are not forced to wear shorts

[@mojojojo3212]

@@ollieollieoxenfree3246sure but in a lot of cases institutions can be unwilling to make the exception due to prejudice

[@gemmapetersen4027]

I'm Catholic and wore a knee length skirt for high-school and club volleyball for many years and it was never an issue.

[@junoantaresofficial]

I think the players having the choice is the only thing that matters.

[@volleybrawl1]

Totally with you on that, let the individuals decide

[@lindsayhayesmusic]

I love wearing both!! But when I get a good pair of leggings I love them more because they don’t move and I’m not constantly adjusting. Sometimes they’re more comfortable but I still love spandex

[@DandyDriver]

A big part in of it comes to those wanting to be a little more modest too :)

[@HalleRose-jd1fy]

yesss modesty is the best policy!!!

[@GetawayDriver13]

Yeah it’s nice the have a option, or if they need leggings for religious reasons ❤

[@Liv_the_country_girl]

FR

[@airwaytrauma4577]

@@HalleRose-jd1fyi wouldn’t say it’s the best policy, it’s just a preference.

[@sweetembrace6706]

its a little wild that womens sports not being inherently sexualized is ‘modest’ :/

[@Dinnizzel97]

The shane gillis joke just hits harder and harder 😂😂

[@omega2087]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂😂

[@243yannik9]

what was the joke what did it go like

[@kungfoochicken08]

@@243yannik9Basically the shorts being required is some perverted shit and don’t actually help them perform better. The evidence for this is that the Special Olympics volleyball teams don’t wear these tight ass shorts.

[@raksrulesaks]

I remember in middle school when I played volleyball how uncomfortable I felt with spandex shorts (I was really tall and I’d developed earlier than my classmates so I was super self conscious) and I remember I quit volleyball in high school when they mandated the spandex. I’m so happy rules changed and now there are options to what we can wear!

[@Sirlemonade]

I like that they can choose. If there was something like that also in other sports when I was younger I would have never quitt ballet and swimming. I was so young (5-10 years old) I didn't even know what exactly made me uncomfortable but now I know if someone gave me the option to wear something longer I wouldn't be uncomfortable and I wouldn't have quitt.

[@sophied3593]

I hope you can still enjoy ballet and swimming in some way! and I love your Mort icon

[@Zhiperser]

In swimming they've standardized professional levels with the tech suits, and just like the men's jammers, they have the knee-length shorts. I don't think it's ubiquitous for the younger kids, but it's now an option for the girls that did not exist back in the day. I always hated showing my thighs at every age.

[@skleetbeast]

Funny cause nowadays many female swimmers wear their swimsuits way up their asscracks like they're wearing a g string. Wasnt the case 10 years ago.

[@AM_13volleyball]

Leggings are so beneficial for liberos and DS bc we dive so much

[@Just_tin]

I’m a setter and I dive so much but I wear shorts and I can tell you I have so many bruises and court burns on my legs and elbows😂

[@AM_13volleyball]

@@Just_tin yeah I hear that from my setters all the time😂 she always has court burns and bruises

[@Just_tin]

@@AM_13volleyball actually🤣 especially when your passers are having (those) days and shank every ball

[@AM_13volleyball]

@@Just_tin hahaha yep I have some bad days too but I hate making my setters dive everywhere for a ball so I have to make sure my passes are on point

[@princess.taylorsversion]

as a volleyball player, i personally like the spandex better because it allows my legs to breathe and i feel more comfortable in shorts tbh. and to be real, all of those people who say “ it’s just trying to sexualize little kids “ like no it’s not no one is reall thinking about that we volleyball plays just wanna play our sport

[@carbonated_salt9645]

And that's your right to wear what makes you comfortable, don't feel obligated to wear the leggings if you don't want, I'm happy that players have that choice now. Even if players switch between the two it's great for players to play the way they want. It's a step forward and any uniform choice should be supported.

[@guineapiggirl7686]

I agree it gets to hot with leggings sometimes! Especially when the gym isn’t air conditioned!

[@Elmiraa666]

I would hate getting starred at by men in the stands I don’t get the short short spandex.

[@LuigiBoccherinis]

men's volleyball wears gym shorts

[@heyysimone]

You might not be thinking its sexual, but have you seen photographs of the olympic volleyball teams? The mens photos are usually from an equal or higher point and showing these incredible hits (i dont play volleyball, i have no idea what the terms are lol), showing the strength and determination of the players. The womans teams were often photographed from behind with their ass being in focus and it showed them doing hand signals behind their backs, but you can tell that was not the focus. People who watch certain sports are usually fans, but not often pros, so they are not always just watching for the technique or love of the game. Its why men can wear didnt use to wear the same shorts women used to wear with half their ass out. Same as gymnastics - women wear leotards thats are so high up, and men get full one pieces.

[@annabellosawski]

As I gymnast I wish it could be more like this in my sport for me I feel very exposed wearing a leotard and prefer wearing shorts over it, I hope in the future gymnastics can be more versatile with the option to wear leggings/shorts over our leotards

[@matthewchampagne5501]

I saw another comment saying y'all can wear unitards, is that not the case?

[@donventura2116]

If you want your sport to change, you have to speak up and do something about it.

[@jemuzu3065]

@@matthewchampagne5501 Usually the only gymnasts I see wearing unitards are men. Some competitions might allow unitards, but others might not.

[@annabellosawski]

@@matthewchampagne5501 It is becoming more common I'm relatively sure that in 2020 team Germany wore unitards but the thing is gymnastics is sadly a very sexualised sport and the leotard is apart of tradition and history so wearing a unitard could cause backlash by people who think wearing one is perhaps "ruining" the aesthetic of gymnastics

[@corrinehope]

at least for usa gymnasts, you are now allowed to compete with shorts as if last season

[@JithinJacob333]

Finally! I'm just surprised why it wasn't done earlier. Also, the female sportswear of other sports are just for male gaze and not for the sport. I never understood why ever since I was a kid.

[@Qrtuop]

Because it's a man's world

[@nataliees]

i'm a vb player, and i love the legging option for so many reasons. from personal choice to actual gameplay, leggings are useful for both!

[@natlovesherbf]

i used to play middle and i always preferred spandex because i felt like i was able to move more and not overheat, but i see how for a libero leggings would be helpful

[@susiekidwell4053]

I hate how the shorts ride up and I constantly have to pull them down, but I love how the shorts look

[@heyysimone]

Nothing like digging your shorts out of your ass in the middle of a game someone is probably filming or taking photks of.

[@Castigar48]

At least your honest

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Let's not act like the spandex bootie shorts haven't always been weird and borderline creepy. The option for leggings is a good move.

[@zoee_101]

I wear leggings sometimes, but the reason I don't like them SOMETIMES is because my kneepads slide down really easily. I do like diving in leggings tho bc I don't get floor burn, but it can be a pain to always have to pull up my kneepads

[@Kin_Kin3]

Could you wear long biker shorts? They are longer and so you’re less likely to get burns on your thighs, and then you don’t have to worry about your knee pads falling down as easy.

[@zoee_101]

@@Kin_Kin3 i hate biker shorts, i think they look terrible on me and i just think theyre so uncomfortable

[@nyakuothgatkuoth1016]

I used to have this problem playing try putting the knee pads on under the leggings if they're not to tight

[@urfav_2-12]

im on a volleyball team and its very advanced and well sometimrs i wear leggings sometimes i wear spandex. another thing is the gym can be freezing sometimes

[@StronginGod123]

i am a volleyball player i prefer spandex because as she said thats what i grew up in i also can not wear leggings because the way they hug my legs as im playing and getting sweat makes me break out with heat rashes and makes it exteemely hard for me to play but if i wear spandex i have more air for my legs and that doesnt happen as bad as if i were to wear leggings i have a condition called water urticaria and sweat effects it so i break out pretty bad from sweat and water

[@t.a.y.l.o.r.s...V.e.r.s.i.o.n]

I usually see liberos wearing them more which makes sense, more for back row than front row players

[@calista3709]

I love both but leggings are nice so I have a lower risk if getting burns when I dive but what I love is that there is a option now

[@josie3255]

The only bad thing about leggings is that the floor gets super slippery cause players sweat more with leggings on

[@Halfmoonbaee]

This is awesome

[@HereIStandbyU]

I love that they can CHOOSE what to wear

[@roxiereign]

Leggings for a variety of reasons, but one that’s up there is that it helps keep dudes from staring so much 😂😂

[@VonRashard]

Crazy that the rules were so limiting. Good that players have more choice.

[@CraftyMuslimas]

I have big issues with them having strict guidelines for what women can wear, but allows men to wear shorts. I like the rule changes.

[@Izzy_jam]

A few years back there started to be a huge switch in women’s lacrosse from kilts to shorts. It was so much more comfortable and easier to play in!

[@annajane7860]

the whole idea of womens uniforms being skirts is so dumb

[@Izzy_jam]

@@annajane7860 It’s because women’s lacrosse was popularized in Scotland (it’s a indigenous sport, but women’s lacrosse itself was brought back to Scotland by a headmistress that taught her female students the game. It then spread through Europe and back to America, keeping the traditional Scottish fashion). I respect the history of it, but I’ve always thought it was silly to have a European uniform for a native sport, but then again it’s not all that surprising ig.

[@Calleydyer1212]

I am a volleyball player. I love the choice that it gives to have leggings or spandex however I am so much more comfy in spandex than leggings but It could just be I am more used to that.

[@user-ln6us6jh7h]

Its nice that there's less sexualization in women sports and now it's just focused on how good the athletes are and the sport. I know this is just one sport and it's going very slow but hopefully in the future there will be a lot less worthless men sexualizing everything even kids and less miserable women complaining about everything being inappropriate.

[@mikeymullins5305]

The spandex is just for the men in the audience, it's about time women got more choices.

[@justcuz8251]

i’m a middle so i don’t have to dive often but for a ds or libero it would make sense but the gyms also get really hot sometimes so i would prefer not to wear them but it’s nice to have the option either way for the people that do like being able to wear leggings

[@michaeldietz7793]

Hell yeah!!! Give them the power to choose what they wear!

[@Clo4Evr]

Maybe this will help with guys over-sexualizing women’s sports especially volleyball (it won’t help at all and we all know it I just want to be optimistic)

[@jfm14]

My volleyball days are long gone, but in general I much prefer leggings. I've always had thick thighs and sensititve skin, so chub rub is a real issue. I also feel less self-conscious having more coverage.

[@Mercury-Sage]

It honestly depends because when I wear leggings I got hotter and sometimes feel less mobile idk but in shorts like you said floor burns. For my school team I’m a setter but for club I’m a ds or Libero

[@heather2185]

Spandex is a fabric that can be used to make both shorts and leggings…why would you call the short spandex and not shorts?

[@cw9475]

Yeah I found that weird too

[@christyndoro]

Ig it's because you can only wear spandex shorts unlike men, who can just wear your standard gym shorts.

[@meenadaanish80]

i would do leggings bc im not ok with showing my legs. im insecure abt my hair :(

[@MrListen2meplez]

modesty wins

[@Just_tin]

It’s ok all people have it theirs nothing to be ashamed about I like shorts in my opinion but it’s ok with any decision you should pick what makes you feel comfortable

[@Random_userhemhem]

Then shave.

[@creamaesthetics1505]

@@Random_userhemhemits not that easy. i shave and 3 days pass and my hair has already grown back. ''then just shave every 3 days'' do you have any idea how exausting and draining that becomes??? not to mention being busy and not having any time?? to calculate- thats 121 days out of a year. so show some empathy.

[@creamaesthetics1505]

@@Random_userhemhem again. like i said. some people have genes where their hair is more visible/darker, and that grows way quicker and longer. re read my comment because clearly you didnt understand my point.

[@meenamusallam]

as someone who used to play court for fun after my injury , i am so happy to see that theyre allowing this. i was super insecure growing up ab my thighs and wasnt even permitted to practice in leggings. you go girls !!!

[@croziesour9734]

I'm glad women are being given more options that have better coverage. That's an important step, because not all women are comfortable wearing more revealing clothing.

[@lornadune2506]

I'm glad for the change, it makes the sport more accessible for women and girls that don't want to be so exposed.

[@ziggyrocco-jg1gt]

As a volleyball player, i prefer to wear spandex just because like she said, its what i grew up wearing and i also think they look better. But its also good that theyre giving them the option to wear leggings

[@Bella-fo8jt]

I agree plus it is less hot

[@runa_7022]

im glad we are moving past the archaic clothing rules, ive always found it so ridiculous that the boys get comfy shorts and we had to play in glorified underwear - it was humiliating for me as a kid with thicker thighs trying to play in shorts like those, if i couldve wore leggings back then i wouldve felt so much more confident

[@nihongochild]

I slide way further when I dive in leggings I feel like. Might be a placebo but I definitely like wearing them more than the shorts !

[@alexzandriak2467]

I like women in sports not being required to wear clothes that they dont feel comfortable in. Im all for them having the choice to wear what is traditionally worn or something that makes them more comfortable. We shouldnt be required to be sexualized.

[@island97]

Its not sexualized tho . In almost all women's sport. The women are free to wear less revealing clothes,but the majority choose not to.Even in beach volleyball where women wear those tiny bikini bottoms. It was women who pushed for that , but leggings are allowed .

[@binderman1747]

i'd assume a big reason is that the shorts get more sexualized than the leggings, although gross men will sexualize those too

[@TheJaycam1027]

Yeah why would men sexualize women in skin tight "shorts".

[@cherylpendleton994]

I’m amazed that it took this long it for lady athletes to have this opinion

[@madisonhiggins]

I'm glad to hear there are options!

[@blondietehdino]

my immediate thought was how helpful it must be for floor burns makes total sense to me

[@couch2558]

I like that its up to option! Because really either can be more comfortable for different people, and i think a rule change that provides OPTIONS will always be best

[@ILuvAyeAye]

I hope this translates to high schools too. I remember being so self conscious about moving to varsity because it required the small spandex shorts.

[@szarahsshow5321]

I love it!! Always wanted to play volleyball, almost started in middle school, but I felt so insecure in the short shorts.

[@funnibunni500]

I would have loved the option of leggings, spandex or both for various reason! Glad many players are able to have this and also feel comfortable too

[@SNM_g0at]

bro volleyball was just getting good

[@invadersin5203]

The switch happened in roller derby too. Many of us prefer leggings to booty shorts.

[@vibrantlygrey]

I always hated the fact I had to play in shorts and I loved volleyball so much… I would love to get back into it

[@gamerunikitty1114]

personally I wear shorts but not spandex. I wear long shorts where they cover the thighs and a little below. I just feel more comfortable that way because sometimes it’s uncomfortable for me to show too much skin.

[@zozofy]

I literally only heard positives. It doesn't actually effect their game, just keeps their skin safer

[@MacnCheeseART]

I’m a volleyball player and many of my teammates wear leggings but I prefer spandex because I do not like the feeling of knee pads on leggings

[@erincroushore7264]

I love that they have an option!! I like both most of the time. But I’m a hitter or setter so I don’t dive that much so usually I wear shorts.

[@justmeanduallthetime]

They better come out with some crazy designs

[@sweetairrr]

i wear them on that time of the month so it’s comfortable lmao

[@fayerawcliffe7794]

I’m loving all the updates to women’s sports uniforms it’s definitely shedding a light on the over sexualization of women in sports I loved the unitard sported in gymnastics recently and think this is also a welcome update

[@rachelwilliams9469]

YES! ITS ABOUT TIME!! I hated those short, shorts as a bigger girl any jumps/spike moments, was a hot moment for my back end.

[@lojaned]

Finally. I hated wearing those spandex shorts when I was younger and playing volleyball. I already had body image issues and those little shorts showing off everything didn’t help. I’m glad they are giving the option for more coverage

[@Bakedbread69]

I love the leggings!!! It’s so much better

[@YesIam.a-ginger]

I’m from Tennessee and I watch their volleyball games a lot, but somehow I have never really noticed the leggings

[@SuperMyslayer]

Obviously everyone should be able to choose as long as its colour coordinated. I would've never thought it was even a question to begin with

[@presley3046]

yes I think it’s good and has many Benefits! I play club at Houston Skyline a very very high ranked club. Leggings can help with floor burns and sliding more efficiently. May also be comfy for some as well , etc. I just wanted to put it out there!

[@lyndsay._.x]

I remember part of the reason I quit volleyball was the body shaming. I wanted more than anything to wear more than what my school uniform was. I'm not saying that all players who wear leggings are doing it because of body shaming or insecurity; however for the girls what it does effect, I can see this change being a major confidence boost.

[@nina.robbs565]

I wish this was a thing when I played rec volleyball in 4th grade😭 I felt so uncomfortable in the shorts I spent half of the games pulling them down

[@Human-lg8hb]

In my uni we play in tracksuits. Unconventional but comfy.

[@ashleycampbell6906]

Finally!!! So happy girls get the option!!!

[@sechions]

As someone who is a male and plays basketball, I think that the option is very good, but you will still get buts(of course less), and leggings restrict movement a bit, so it’s between those pros and cons

[@itsmelive]

kind of the same in soccer. I grew up wearing shorts as the uniform but now you’re allowed to wear pants and I gotta say the reduction in turf/grass/floor burn is really nice 🥹

[@kittynado758]

I love the option and coverage, but I like shorts because you can air out your legs better. You get sweaty!

[@raquetball]

I ended up quitting volleyball because of comments about the scars and cellulite on my legs. I’m so happy that this is an option now, and it restored my hope for the great sport!!

[@username10987]

Love the transition hope it gets to school teams because I know my parents would never let me join volleyball because of the shorts

[@Classicallyodd]

I played volleyball in high school and there were a few reasons I liked spandex best. 1. It gave me the best range on motion that shorts don't offer for my large thighs. 2. It gave me enough sliding ability but also limited enough to be able to control my dives. 3. I always end up having to pull leggings up because I have a small waist. It really is personal preference though and I'm glad girls are given options to be more comfortable and modest if they choose!

[@LemonPlatypus377]

I loved playing volleyball but I’ve always had a lot of ass and every time I had to put on those damn shorts I felt uncomfortable and everyone felt entitled to comment. I was in middle school when I first started and I had grown adult men talking about how they couldn’t wait for the high school games and how they hoped the shorts would get shorter. I’m so glad the folks are getting more of a choice.

[@Violet_James]

Spandex I don’t like wearing leggings because I constantly need to pull them up

[@crabapples2408]

This is great progress and I think it’s sad it has taken this long

[@anonymixx8106]

Offering a choice in a sport like this is great, the issue comes in offering a choice in things like gymnastics where aesthetics can influence a judges score

[@baileyglass9376]

Leggings also help with not getting too cold. My club season is in the winter and where we play it’s either really hot or really cold so it’s good to have options

[@bozo_no.2]

I love both but the one problem is that i can never seem to find a pair of legging that i don’t have to adjust, plus spandex lets me cool down faster. But i absolutely love having the option

[@livalittle13]

It reminded me when we were finally able to start wearing pants in softball! It was amazing! Never went back to shorts

[@SidneManlove-qp3uj]

When I was playing volleyball it was much more comfy than the shorts plus I’m a big booty girl so it really helped with the riding up problem.

[@Oriah.2]

I’ve always worn leggings or bikers shorts for modesty but I discovered the benefits you mentioned such as decreased floor burns and I think it’s totally worth it

[@takicat5888]

I’m happy they gave us a choice, and as a volleyball player i like spandex more cause i feel comfortable in them and I feel confident. I’m also just used to playing in them and it allows my legs to breath

[@dancelaughlove1]

When I was in middle school, I used to be super insecure about having to wear spandex shorts for volleyball. I’m happy that this is an option now!

[@martinacalcagno2126]

I like that they can now choose the length they prefer!

[@alexaf3155]

I wish I had this option when I still played volleyball

[@HannahShaner]

i like it cuz it gives me more options cuz my club has a strict dress code and it looks better with one of my jerseys

[@alexislennon4973]

It's the CHOICE that makes the difference Gymnastics changed their rules about shorts and leggings awhile back as well (after the Olympic or college protests I can't remember which 😅) For me I always prefer shorts, Sport biker shorts is usually what I go for Most girls on my team wear some sort of shorts and there are some that don't It's a preference thing at this point 😅

[@garbage69353]

In interest of breathability and not overheating I originally would’ve opted for shorts, but after hearing about floor burns I’m team leggings all the way.

[@Ljsthoughts]

Hey thank you for actually explaining why they would want to use leggings or spandex so i dont have to scroll like crazy or google like crazy. Very succinct and informative short 🎉🎉🎉