Spandex Shorts?

Question

Hi i am really freaking out because volley ball tryouts are this week and i dont have and dont want to wear spandex because i am really good at v-ball but im alittle overwieght and i think that i will focuse on my body rather than focusing on my volleyball.................................

HELP!

Answer 1

I played volleyball all 4 years of high school I was overweight as well but i just made sure that i got a bigger shirt that way it feel down further! Don't worry about what others say  I know you probably have heard that before but I spend all high school worrying about what others thought of me and Being very stand offish! Now i run into people back then and they tell me all the time that they wanted to talk to me but I gave an impression that I didn't want to be approached! Anyway GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

if its the uniform then you have to wear it. but, you are playing a sport not modeling, don't worry about how you look because no one else will

Answer 3

Don't worry about the spandex.  Once you get used to them, they feel as comfy as your own skin.. trust me!  Plus, don't worry about how you look in them.  If you don't roll them down they'll cover up any "stomach issues." Plus, if everyone's wearing them, you're all in the same boat.  Don't worry about it. Good luck at tryouts!

Answer 4

v-ball isnt bout lookin good its aboiut bein good so scince spandex r so uncomfertable just wear knee length shorts..=D

Answer 5

spandex usually isnt mandatory for practice. During games, however, they usually are. I used to only wear spandex during games because i thought the same way you did. but I siad to my self "s***w it. I look great" and put on a pair. I love them now and they are a lot easier to play in (minus the occasional wedgie haha). But when people see you getting kills and doing your best they aren't going to be looking at you anyway. Have fun and good luck.

Answer 6

hey ok you don't have to wear spandex i am also sometimes self conscience about my weight and i don't like spandex so i wear 100% cotton shorts because they arent as tight and if you cant find cotton shorts then dont worry about it because nobody will be looking at ur body they will be looking at ur skills in volleyball.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

who cares if ur a little overweight wut you need to do is have confidence in yourself and show em wut you got. if you dont wear spandex shorts now, wut r u gonna wear come game time

Answer 8

who cares about the shorts.....they are completly not needed. im not sure why everyone started to wear them, they only expose you more when you are diving for the ball. just wear what makes you comfortable and go kick some *** :)

Answer 9

Is it a rule that you have to wear Spandex?  If not, then just wear a looser pair! :)  Anyway I am sure no one will be looking at the way you look in them...I really don't think ANYONE feels comfortable in Spandex!

Answer 10

Im a freshman and i have tryouts in a week too!!! I know a few varsity girls who are a little over weight and still wear spandex.... they allow you to move more freely and not make you sweat as much..

besides even if you do feel uncomfortable, coaches won't be looking at your butt, they'll be concerned with how well you play the game!!

don't let something like that ruin your confidence or effect your playing!!!

you'll do fine!! and good luck!!

Answer 11

Take my advice , dear friend , focus on Volleyball more tha your figure : when you win a trophy for your team people arent going to be thinking about whether you're overweight or not . If u dont fovus on V-ball , u wont be succeeding in the tryouts .Focus on your body AFTER u get into the team!!!

Best-O-Luck!!!!

Answer 12

okay, some people on my team feel the same way, so what they did is they went to an athletic store that sells shorts and found a pair that has spandex INSIDE of them, but they look like a normal pair of shorts. So now they aren't unconfortable, and when they dive they don't have to worry about everyone seeing what they ate for breakfast (their underwear)

Answer 13

pEOPLE WILL BE STARING AT THE BALL NOT YOUR BUTT

Answer 14

Don't worry about people looking at you while you're playing. Wear spandex if you want- it's not usually mandatory. And trust me- no one will notice if you are overweight- I started playing when I was overweight and it wasn't a big deal for anyone, and I got over it really quickly. Good luck, I really hope you do well.

Answer 15

Its a proven fact that when your thighs are compressed, you can jump higher (check out the NBA players who wear compression shorts under their game shorts!!)   And if its part of your uniform, you have to wear them.   You'll get use to it - the best part is everyone is wearing them so after a while, you'll forget all about it.   And trust me, working hard playing and you won't have time to think about the spandex and if you're a little overweight, you'll lose some pounds and the spandex won't be a big deal.

Focus on the game - not the uniform - you'll be fine!

Answer 16

Just don't wear spandex. I play volleyball, and I hate spandex shorts! Good luck in your tryouts!

Answer 17

I have the same problem because im "bigger" than the other girls but i dont mean like obese or anything and so i hate wearing spandex. But i just wear basketball shorts i mean i feel like a loser sometimes when everyone else has spandex but im not comfortable so i cant focus on volleyball because im so self concious. So just wear basketball shorts or soffees there a little longer and loser and just take them off right before a game and then put them back on over your spandex when the games over.

I dont know how much itll help but if you wear spandex like under your shorts then you get more comfortable wearing them so when you cant wear your shorts its not quite as bad wearing spandex

Answer 18

wouldnt spandex shorts restrict movement they just seem like they would

Answer 19

oh ok well at my school we don't need spandex for try-outs .....i dk how ur school is but if it is like ours don't worry about try-outs...ull do GREAT!

About if u make it and ur school is like ours and u have to wear them.....i am really sorry! i like wearing spandex...idk i think they help me move better but if u don't feel comfertable in them then either ask ur coach if u can wear shorts...that kinda match the team....or get a bigger size so they aren't as tight then maybe u wont feel so self concious!

I am willing to beat that there is other ppl on ur team...or on the other schools teams that feel the EXACT same way u do! trust me....on my team i know about 5 girls that feel like u do!

Honestly most ppl are more into the game than lookin at wht the ppl look like in their uniforms! Just keep focusing on ur game! Good luck!

Answer 20

hey its all right!! no one will be looking at your spandex! i suggest that if it is not a rule to wear just spandex then wear some spandex with some other shorts over them, me and my teammates do that a lot, it is one way not to stand out as inexperienced or uncomfortable but still feel comfortable