In the third set, when sweat is pouring into your eyes just before your serve, a headband, a towel, and a water bottle within reach make all the difference: the Black Friday accessories bring together these little items that accompany the volleyball player from the locker room to the bench.
You can also find things to help you recover after the match and prepare your body between sessions, from flip-flops to medicine balls.
A well-prepared volleyball bag includes more than just shoes and knee pads. A water bottle keeps you on the court during timeouts, a headband keeps sweat out of your eyes while receiving, and a towel dries your hands before serving. Add a ball pump, and the coach has no excuse to start practice with deflated balls.
These items can get lost or wear out quickly during training: this is the perfect time to restock.
When it comes to hydration, there's plenty to choose from. The Nike TR shakers can also be used to prepare recovery drinks, and the 600 ml Hummel bottle is enough for a short session. For clubs, the Errea bottle holder carries six bottles at once from the locker room to the bench.
A headband prevents sweat from dripping into your eyes when you're trying to read an opponent's attack. Nike offers its stretchy Flex Classic headbands, sold in packs, as well as its Premier ones that tie at the back of the head. For towels, the Hummel Old School towels come in large and small sizes, and the Alisei towel from Macron fits into any bag.
After a match spent jumping on a court, your feet need some air. Flip-flops and sandals take up a big part of the page: adidas with its Adilette and Purechill recovery range, Hummel with many children's and babies' sandals, as well as Erima and Errea. A pair to keep at the bottom of the bag, for showers and travel.
Volleyball is played in the air: blocking and attacking at the net requires powerful legs and a solid core. The page includes medicine balls, kettlebells, weights, pull-up bars, and balance boards. Medicine ball throws strengthen the core used for serving and hitting, while the balance board works on ankle stability, which is heavily engaged when receiving jumps. Tremblay CT and Sporti are two brands of equipment for clubs that supply much of this gear.
Nike dominates in headbands, water bottles, and towels, which can be found on the accessories Nike page. Errea, the Italian brand dressing the French volleyball team, offers caps, water bottles, bottle holders, and neck warmers on the accessories Errea page. adidas focuses on recovery, with its flip-flops and Purechill products collected on the accessories adidas page.
Hummel bets on sandals for the whole family and Old School towels, found on the accessories Hummel page. Sporti provides physical preparation equipment, such as weighted wall balls. Erima focuses on club gear, pumps, needles, and bottle holders, found on the accessories Erima page.
Three more pages complete the selection. The accessories Macron page sells caps and headbands in packs, along with speed rings for footwork. The accessories Tremblay CT page gathers medicine balls, kettlebells, and battle ropes. The accessories Lynx Sport page offers training equipment from its Young Talents range.
To carry water bottles and towels, the Black Friday luggage page offers bags with separate pockets. After the sale, the clearance accessories page remains open, and the Christmas special offers page serves as a logical continuation while waiting for the sales.
The water bottles from the event are on this page, from various brands, along with shakers and bottle holders. If you're looking for a Nike model, the accessories Nike page features several formats. For a team, a bottle holder keeps all water bottles together.
It's not mandatory, but it helps those who sweat a lot: sweat dripping into the eyes can hinder visibility during reception. Choose a soft model, without rigid parts, that won’t slip during dives.
They relieve the feet that have been jumping throughout the match and prevent walking barefoot in the locker room. Models with moulded foam soles are the most comfortable. The accessories adidas page offers a wide selection.
For explosive throws, a lighter ball, between 1 and 4 kg, helps maintain speed in the movement. Heavier models are used for core work and slower exercises. Various weights are available on the accessories Tremblay CT page.
A towel, a water bottle, a pack of headbands, or a ball pump is suitable for all players. For a child, a pair of sandals requires a size, but a ball net or a beach cap doesn’t need a size. Everything is available on this page during the event.