Handball shorts and volley in private sale

Handball shorts or volleyball shorts: two cuts

The handball shorts come down to mid-thigh and have a fairly loose fit: they allow freedom of movement for jumping shots, feints, and footing, while withstanding contacts with defenders. The Hummel Authentic and the Kempa Team are examples of this. The volleyball shorts, especially for women, are much shorter and fitted, like the Mizuno Classic, the Errea Amazon, or the Nike Performance: they don't ride up during dives and free up the thighs for a low reception position. Errea, founded in 1988 near Parma, outfits the Italian national volleyball team.

The rest of the outfit

The private sales for handball and volleyball also include:

• Shirts.
• Protective gear, knee pads, and elbow pads.
• Shoes.
• Accessories.

All offers are gathered on the handball and volleyball page.

Kempa and Hummel, two handball specialists

Kempa is named after Bernhard Kempa, a German handball player who was the world champion in eleven-a-side handball in 1952 and 1955, famous for the “Kempa trick,” a lobbed pass caught in mid-air by a partner who shoots before landing. The brand, linked to the German Uhlsport, creates its Team shorts for clubs, in both men's and women's cuts. Hummel, founded in Hamburg in 1923 before becoming Danish, is a partner of the European Handball Federation: its Authentic and Core shorts are for matches, while the Blaze Pro is for training, with the latter also available in children's sizes for young players.

Referee shorts and Pink October shorts

Handball referees wear an outfit defined by their federation, including shorts. The referee shorts from Hummel in the colours of the FFHB, the French Handball Federation, and the referee shorts from Kempa meet this requirement, with a cut designed to run along the line and follow counter-attacks without hindrance. The Hummel shorts for the Pink October campaign, available in men's and women's versions, are part of the annual awareness campaign for breast cancer screening, organized every autumn: a way for players and clubs to show their support on the pitch.

Children's shorts and sizes for a whole team

Children's shorts, like the Select Grippy or Graffiti and the Hummel Blaze Pro in junior size, use materials similar to adult models in sizes suitable for young handball and volleyball players. They are chosen based on the size in centimeters indicated by the brand, with a little room, the elastic waistband and drawstring compensating for the difference. To outfit a club, a model is selected that ranges from child to adult sizes and comes in multiple colours, so that all categories can play in the same shorts; a few spare sizes avoid unpleasant surprises during tournaments. The lightweight polyester dries quickly and withstands repeated washing.

Frequently asked questions

What size handball shorts should I choose?

Choose your usual size while checking that the shorts are not too tight around the thighs during lunges and foot placement. A cut that is too fitted rides up during jumping shots, while a cut that is too loose can be obstructive during contact.

How do women's volleyball shorts fit?

They are intentionally close-fitting, almost like a short tight. One should take their usual size and check that the waistband does not constrict: the shorts should stay in place on the ground without digging into the waist.

Is the men's volleyball short different from the women's short?

Yes, the men's shorts are longer and looser, similar to handball shorts, while the women's shorts are short and fitted. Both feature lightweight fabric and a flat waistband that doesn’t hinder during dives.

What is the purpose of training shorts?

Training shorts, like the Hummel Blaze Pro, are simpler and more durable than match shorts. They can handle frequent sessions and washes, keeping the official shorts for matches.

How to care for polyester match shorts?

At thirty degrees, inside out and without fabric softener, which clogs the technical fibres and reduces their ability to wick away sweat. Air drying preserves the elastic and the printed numbers.