Handball accessories and volley at Black Friday

Resin in a pot, spray or Easy Clean: find your grip on the ball

The resin slightly sticks to the fingers, allowing you to hold a handball with one hand, to wind up, feint or add spin to your shot. The pot, like the Select Profcare or Trimona, provides the strongest grip: you take a small amount and spread it on the palm and fingertips. The spray Select applies a finer and more even layer, which is handy at half-time. The Easy Clean version from Erima comes off more easily, a bonus in gyms where cleanliness of the floor is monitored. The formats from one hundred to five hundred millilitres allow you to equip a player or an entire changing room.

The other items

Handball and volleyball during the Black Friday also includes:

• Shoes.
• Shirts.
• Shorts.
• Protective gear.

All handball and volleyball items can be found on the page handball and volleyball.

Adhesives and municipal gyms: what the regulations say

The use of adhesives has long been a divisive issue among clubs and gym owners, as marks are left on the floor, walls, and goals. Since June 2015, clubs must comply with the decisions of the local authorities that own the gyms: some ban resin, while others allow it under certain cleaning conditions. Before buying, it's best to know the rules of your gym. The resin cleaner Trimona degreases both balls and surfaces, and the cleaning cream Select dissolves the glue on hands in seconds without scrubbing: two products that ease communication with the local council.

Tactical board and clipboard: the tools for the coach on the sidelines

The tactical board double-sided Sporti, measuring thirty by forty-five centimetres, replicates the handball court to illustrate a game plan during timeouts. The training clipboard Tremblay, also double-sided, can be held in one hand and supports the coach throughout the session: positioning in layered defense, ball circulation, setting up an exercise. A wipeable marker and a sponge are enough to alternate between diagrams. Young players often understand a drawn instruction better than a verbal one, especially amid the noise of a gym.

Pressure, net and sweat: the equipment of the volleyball player

In volleyball, a badly inflated ball messes up the whole game. The regulations set its internal pressure between 0.30 and 0.325 kilograms per square centimetre: the manometer Mikasa, from the Japanese brand that supplies balls for major international competitions, checks this in an instant before the session. The net holder Tremblay keeps the net taut at the posts, ensuring a consistent height from one end to the other. Lastly, sweatbands Kempa, available in short nine-centimetre or longer versions, absorb sweat running down to the hands, useful in both volleyball and handball.

Frequently asked questions

How do you apply handball resin?

Take a small amount, about the size of a pea, and spread it between your palm and fingertips. A layer that's too thick can stick to the point of hindering the pass: it’s better to apply a bit more at half-time.

How do you store a pot of resin?

Seal it well after each use and keep it at room temperature, away from a radiator. Heat liquefies the resin and cold hardens it: a well-stored pot maintains its texture throughout the year.

Is resin used in volleyball?

No, volleyball players hit the ball without grasping it: the adhesive would be pointless and would dirty the ball. The useful accessories in volleyball revolve around the ball's pressure, the net, and sweat.

At what height should a volleyball net be placed?

For seniors, the net is set at 2.43 metres for men and 2.24 metres for women. Youth categories play at lower heights according to national regulations: check the height in meters before each session.

How do you clean a wipeable tactical board?

Use a whiteboard marker and wipe with a dry cloth right after use. Older marks can be removed with some household alcohol; avoid abrasive products that damage the surface.