Indoor Sports of French Days

Handball: size according to age and use of resin

The handball comes in three main sizes: size one for children up to around twelve years old, size two for women and boys up to sixteen years, and size three for senior men. The official balls for leagues and European cups, from Select or Molten, follow the construction of match models. The Kempa Spectrum Synergy Plus and the Erima Magic are for club players, both for training and competition. In clubs, the resin applied to the fingers improves grip and one-handed passes; the Select Profcare can be removed afterwards with a cleaning spray, like the one from Erima, which protects the cover of the ball.

By sport

Indoor sports are organised by discipline:

• Handball.
• Basketball.
• Volleyball.
• Badminton.
• Padel.
• Fitness.
• Yoga.

Volleyball and basketballs: competition models

In volleyball, two balls dominate competitions: the Mikasa V200W, with its ten-eight panels in microfiber and its yellow and blue pattern, used in many international tournaments, and the Molten V5M5000, with a honeycomb structure, approved by the FIVB and used by the National Volleyball League. Both weigh between two hundred sixty and two hundred eighty grams. The three-on-three basketball, an Olympic discipline since the Tokyo Games, is played with a specific ball: the Wilson FIBA designed for this format has the circumference of a size six ball but the weight of a size seven, allowing for a faster and more physical game.

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Knee pads, indoor shoes and yoga accessories

Knee pads protect against impacts on the floor during falls in volleyball or saves by the handball goalkeeper: the Errea and Mizuno models, sold in pairs, combine an elastic sleeve with shock-absorbing foam on the front of the knee. The indoor shoe adidas Stabil, designed for handball, offers significant lateral support for footwork and jump landings; the Puma Eliminate Nitro, lighter, focuses on responsive foam. For yoga and meditation, the cushions Lotuscrafts elevate the pelvis in a seated position, and the Sveltus bands provide progressive resistance for strength exercises.

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Frequently asked questions

How to inflate a handball?

Moisten the needle before inserting it into the valve and respect the pressure indicated near it, usually between four and six tenths of a bar. A pressure gauge prevents overinflation, which can strain the wrists on impact.

Can you play indoor basketball with an outdoor ball?

Yes, a rubber ball designed for asphalt works indoors, but it slips more and has less feel than a composite leather ball. Conversely, a composite ball wears out quickly on an outdoor court.

What indoor shoe for badminton?

A low and light shoe, with a thin non-marking rubber sole, that keeps the foot close to the floor for lunges and direction changes. Running shoes should be avoided, as their thick sole can lead to lateral sprains.

How to sit on a meditation cushion?

Sit on the front edge of the cushion so that the knees drop lower than the hips, which naturally straightens the back. On some models, the height can be adjusted by adding or removing some of the filling.

What resistance band to choose for beginners?

A light band is sufficient to learn shoulder, hip, or glute movements without compensating with other muscles. You move to a higher resistance when fifteen proper repetitions become easy.