For volleyball practice you need comfortable athletic clothes you can move and dive in, cushioned socks that fit your court shoes, and a water bottle. Everything else on this page is optional: compression layers, wristbands, insoles and a proper kit bag make practice more comfortable, but nobody needs all of them to start.
Last checked: October 2026 · What to wear · How we choose
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| Model | Type | Best for | Fit note | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Performance Cushion crew socks (6 pairs) | Accessory | Everyday practice socks | Six pairs; durability reports mixed | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Performance wristbands (2-pack) | Accessory | Keeping sweat off your hands | Sweatbands, not braces | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Performance headband | Accessory | Keeping sweat and hair out of your eyes | Fairly snug | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour HeatGear Armour compression shorts | Clothing | Players who want shorts that stay in place when they dive | Tight by design; use the size chart | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour HeatGear Armour leggings | Clothing | Players who prefer full-length leggings | Check size and leg length | View on Amazon |
| Nike Swoosh sports bra | Clothing | A light, medium-support bra for practice | Medium support; runs snug | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Tech 2.0 T-shirt | Clothing | A light, quick-drying practice shirt | Runs a little small | View on Amazon |
| adidas Essentials Warm-Up track jacket | Clothing | Warming up in a cold gym | May run large; pants sold separately | View on Amazon |
| adidas Essentials Warm-Up tapered track pants | Clothing | The matching warm-up trousers | Sold separately; check leg length | View on Amazon |
| Mizuno MZO padded sleeves | Protection / insoles | Players who want elbow and forearm padding when they go to the floor | Padding, not a brace | View on Amazon |
| Superfeet All-Purpose Support Medium Arch insoles | Protection / insoles | Replacing worn or flat stock insoles | Needs a removable insole | View on Amazon |
| Nike Brasilia duffel (Medium) | Kit bag | Carrying shoes, pads and clothes to practice | Older Medium model; shoe compartment | View on Amazon |
| adidas shoe bag | Kit bag | Keeping court shoes clean and separate | Check that your shoes fit | View on Amazon |
| Rainleaf microfiber towel | Kit bag | A compact, quick-drying towel for the bag | Choose a small size for a kit bag | View on Amazon |
| CamelBak Chute Mag insulated bottle | Kit bag | Cold water through a long practice | Leak comments mixed; carry upright | View on Amazon |
| Mizuno Victory 3.5" volleyball shorts | Clothing | Fitted volleyball shorts for practice and matches | Women's; check the size chart | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Play Up 3.0 shorts | Clothing | Loose training shorts | Women's; short inseam | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Tech Twist V-neck T-shirt | Clothing | A light, quick-drying practice shirt | Women's; may run small | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour HeatGear Armour Shorty | Clothing | Tight shorts that stay put when you dive | Women's; tight by design | View on Amazon |
| adidas Tiro 21 track jacket | Clothing | Warming up in a cold gym | Women's slim fit; hand wash | View on Amazon |
| adidas Tiro23 League track pants | Clothing | Warm-up trousers | Women's; check length | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Rival Fleece hoodie | Clothing | A warmer layer for cold gyms | Women's; take it off before play | View on Amazon |
| RUNNING GIRL high-impact sports bra | Clothing | High support in letter sizes | Sizing comments mixed | View on Amazon |
| Wacoal Simone Sport underwire bra | Clothing | Band-and-cup sizing with underwire | Medium to high impact | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour Tech Graphic 10" shorts | Clothing | Loose training shorts with pockets | Men's relaxed fit | View on Amazon |
| Under Armour HeatGear Armour leggings | Clothing | Full-length compression under shorts | Men's; tight by design | View on Amazon |
| Mizuno Runbird volleyball crew socks | Accessory | Volleyball-specific crew socks | One pair | View on Amazon |
| adidas Superlite visor | Outdoor | Beach and grass play in the sun | Women's; one size | View on Amazon |
| Nike visor | Outdoor | Sun on outdoor courts | Men's; adjustable strap | View on Amazon |
| goodr OG polarized sunglasses | Outdoor | Beach and grass play | Not safety eyewear | View on Amazon |
| Wilson AVP beach volleyball backpack | Kit bag | Carrying a ball and kit | Holds one ball outside | View on Amazon |
| Tiny Twinkle wet bags (2-pack) | Kit bag | Keeping wet kit separate | Leak-resistant, not airtight | View on Amazon |
Shoes and knee pads have their own guides: Men's Shoes, Women's Shoes, Knee Pads.
Best for: players who prefer full-length leggings.
What stands out
Watch out for: some customers find them small or short, so check the size chart and leg length.
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View on AmazonWomen’s leggings; choose size and color on the listing.
Best for: a light, medium-support bra for practice.
What stands out
Watch out for: Nike rates it medium support, so players who need more support should choose a high-support style. It runs snug.
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View on AmazonMedium support; choose your size on the listing, where the seller can differ by size.
Best for: the classic fitted volleyball short for practice and matches.
What stands out
Watch out for: some customers report sizing and durability problems, so check Mizuno's size chart.
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View on AmazonWomen’s shorts with a 3.5 in (9 cm) inseam; choose size and color on the listing.
Best for: loose training shorts over or instead of tights.
What stands out
Watch out for: the inseam is short, and comments on size and length are mixed.
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View on AmazonWomen’s shorts with a short inseam; choose size and color on the listing.
Best for: a light, quick-drying practice shirt.
What stands out
Watch out for: the listing says it can run small and be slightly see-through in light colors.
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View on AmazonWomen’s tee; the listing says it can run small and be sheer in light colors.
Best for: tight shorts that stay in place when you dive.
What stands out
Watch out for: they're meant to be tight, so use Under Armour's size chart.
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View on AmazonWomen’s compression shorts; use the size chart.
Best for: players who want a high-support bra in letter sizes.
What stands out
Watch out for: sizing comments are mixed, so use the maker's size chart.
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View on AmazonChoose your size from the maker’s chart; sizing comments are mixed.
Best for: players who need band-and-cup sizing and underwire support.
What stands out
Watch out for: comments on cup size and the underwire are mixed, so check Wacoal's fit guide; hand wash, according to the listing.
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View on AmazonSized by band and cup; Wacoal rates it for medium to high-impact activities.
Best for: warming up in a cold gym.
What stands out
Watch out for: the listing says hand wash only; fit comments are mixed, and on Amazon it's sold by a third-party seller.
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View on AmazonWomen’s slim-fit jacket; sold by a third-party seller, so check the seller and size.
Best for: warm-up trousers to pull off before play.
What stands out
Watch out for: sold by a third-party seller on Amazon; check size, length and stock before ordering.
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View on AmazonWomen’s track pants; sold by a third-party seller, so check the seller and size.
Best for: a warmer layer for cold gyms and outdoor warm-ups.
What stands out
Watch out for: warmer and bulkier than a track jacket, so take it off before play.
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View on AmazonWomen’s fleece hoodie; choose size and color on the listing.
Best for: beach and grass play in the sun.
What stands out
Watch out for: it's one size, and size comments are mixed.
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View on AmazonWomen’s visor, one size; choose the color on the listing.
Best for: keeping sweat off your hands.
What stands out
Watch out for: they absorb sweat; they aren't wrist supports or braces.
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View on AmazonA pair of one-size sweatbands; choose the color on the listing.
Best for: keeping sweat and hair out of your eyes.
What stands out
Watch out for: it's fairly snug; some customers find it too tight for long sessions.
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View on AmazonOne headband (not a multipack), one size.
Best for: volleyball-specific crew socks.
What stands out
Watch out for: one pair, not a multipack.
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View on AmazonOne pair; choose your size from Mizuno’s chart on the listing.
Best for: players who want shorts that stay in place when they dive.
What stands out
Watch out for: they're meant to be tight, so use Under Armour's size chart; some customers report seam wear.
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View on AmazonMen’s shorts; the link opens one color and size, so choose yours on the listing.
Best for: a light, quick-drying practice shirt.
What stands out
Watch out for: the listing itself says it runs a little small, so consider sizing up.
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View on AmazonMen’s tee; the listing itself suggests sizing up.
Best for: warming up in a cold gym.
What stands out
Watch out for: some customers say it runs large, and on Amazon it's sold by a third-party seller.
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View on AmazonThe jacket only; the link opens one color and size, so choose yours.
Best for: the matching warm-up trousers.
What stands out
Watch out for: check the size chart and leg length before ordering.
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View on AmazonThe trousers only; choose size and color on the listing.
Best for: loose training shorts with pockets.
What stands out
Watch out for: comments on size and durability are mixed.
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View on AmazonMen’s loose shorts with a 10 in (25 cm) inseam; choose size and color on the listing.
Best for: full-length compression under shorts.
What stands out
Watch out for: use Under Armour's size chart; comments on durability and sizing are mixed.
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View on AmazonMen’s compression leggings; use the size chart.
Best for: sun on outdoor courts.
What stands out
Watch out for: on Amazon it's sold by a third-party seller.
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View on AmazonMen’s visor, one size with a hook-and-loop strap; sold by a third-party seller.
Best for: everyday practice socks.
What stands out
Watch out for: customer reports on durability are mixed, and on Amazon they're sold by a third-party seller.
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View on AmazonSix pairs of the Performance Cushion model (not Everyday Plus); pick your size from Nike’s shoe-size chart.
Best for: players who want elbow and forearm padding when they go to the floor.
What stands out
Watch out for: some customers say they slip. They're padding, not a brace.
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View on AmazonA pair; choose S–M or L–XL (the title says one size, but two sizes exist).
Best for: replacing worn or flat stock insoles.
What stands out
Watch out for: they only fit shoes with a removable insole, and arch shape is personal. They aren't a substitute for advice if you have foot pain.
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View on AmazonThe Medium Arch model (formerly Blue); the link opens one size range, so choose yours.
Best for: carrying shoes, pads and clothes to practice.
What stands out
Watch out for: this is the older Brasilia Medium (BA5955), sold by a third-party seller on Amazon, and its ratings are shared with the Small size.
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View on AmazonThe Brasilia Medium (BA5955); check size and color on the listing.
Best for: keeping court shoes clean and separate.
What stands out
Watch out for: we couldn't confirm its size, so check that large court shoes fit.
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View on AmazonOne size; check that your shoes fit.
Best for: a compact, quick-drying towel for the bag.
What stands out
Watch out for: microfiber feels different from cotton, and the link opens a large size: pick a smaller one for a kit bag.
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View on AmazonChoose a size; the link opens the large 122 × 61 cm (48 × 24 in) towel.
Best for: cold water through a long practice.
What stands out
Watch out for: customer comments on leaks are mixed, so carry it upright; steel bottles can dent.
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View on AmazonThe 32 oz (0.95 L) size; other sizes and colors share the listing.
Best for: carrying a ball and kit to the beach or gym.
What stands out
Watch out for: pricier than a plain backpack, and built around carrying one ball.
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View on AmazonOne backpack with a clip-on ball carrier.
Best for: keeping wet or sandy kit away from dry clothes.
What stands out
Watch out for: leak-resistant, not airtight: empty and dry them after each use.
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View on AmazonTwo bags; choose the pattern on the listing.
Best for: beach and grass play.
What stands out
Watch out for: they're sunglasses, not safety eyewear; comments on scratch resistance are mixed.
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View on AmazonOne pair; choose the color on the listing.
You don't need branded clothing to play well. A first season needs court shoes, knee pads, comfortable clothes, socks and water; add the rest when you know what bothers you, such as sweat in your eyes or slipping insoles. Compression clothing is a comfort choice, not a performance or injury-prevention tool.
We compare product specifications and, for products with an Amazon link, their Amazon rating and Amazon’s summary of customer reviews to help you choose equipment. We have not personally tested these products.
Last checked: October 2026. Most picks here are Budget; bags and insoles run Budget to Mid-range. Prices vary a lot by country, retailer, size and color.
How we choose: we don't test products ourselves. Every product with an Amazon link on this page passed our rating check: at least 4.3 out of 5 from at least 100 ratings on Amazon, and no serious recurring problem in Amazon's summary of customer reviews. We don't show the ratings themselves because they change. No brand pays to be listed.
Comfortable athletic shorts or leggings, a light T-shirt, cushioned socks, indoor court shoes (or clean athletic shoes until you buy some) and knee pads if you have them. Bring a water bottle.
No. Many players like them because they stay in place when diving and stop shorts riding up, but they are a comfort choice. Any shorts you can move freely in will do.