Are they good for youth basketball practices? 8th & 9th graders?
1586663
I use them on a Marley dance floor. They work for my dancers. They can slip a little. But they are perfect for what I use them for.
1586664
Yes. With the bright colors they are easy to see and they are very sturdy as well.
1586665
Yes- these should be great! These are thick and soft, but should stay on a gym floor without much slipping. The basketball can also be bounced on the spot without sending it all over the place.
271964
not sure on the measurements, but i used them for 14-17 yr old boys basketball and they were way to small for most of them. they were able to put them on, and they served the purpose, but were not ideal. perhaps for much younger players they would be fine.
1127230
They should.... We bought for an 8yo at the time but because of the style I think they would work for the smaller kiddo's also.
201387
I bought these for my skinny 9, 8 & 6 year old grands. They fit them and they use them weekly.
1598205
As a former basketball player, I would suggest regulation or official size as they will need to acclimate to that size as they get to middle school and high school. Additionally using the official size will make them better ball handlers when they have to use the smaller ball in organized leagues or games. However, if they are not serious players buy them the youth size or intermediate size.
788012
I bought these for eight year olds and they fit perfectly. I would be hesitant to purchase them for younger kids.
69502
They have youth size shin guards. You can look them up on the Dick's sporting goods or Sports Authority website(s). I'd suggest a youth small.
329280
My son (high school freshman) uses his for football. they fit him perfectly if you have a child (say-elementary age) more than likely these would be too big.
895777
These would be good. It really depends on the foot size. Where as these are adjustable, they should work. They work good for my 9yo and should while her feet grow.
1951778
We bought these for recess monitors at our elementary school and they fit the lower grades good but are tight on 3 -5. For some sports you probably want a snug fit but our older kids don't really feel comfortable in them.
832590
Yes it is a good size glove for an 8 year old...my son loves his glove and his coaches agree
1542990
yes they work good for a young child. i wouldn't get them for a grown adult
20471
These are adult batting gloves. However they would work fine for youth as long as they fit.
425178
I would say these would not work for your purpose. You won't definitely won't get a true bounce in spots as you dribble. Also if you were to take a dive or trip and fall, the grippers on top would tear your skin up something serious. I'd rather fall on smooth concrete or tar. YMMV, but as a basketball player myself, I know these wouldn't 'cut it' for me.
2234188
I just asked a co-worker to try them on (asking him first if he thought he had a big head) and he said they were fine. I guess unless you are say a troll they will probably be OK. I purchased them to be used by middle school and high school students, and even the trolls among them have not reached full size. I hope this helps you!
1637103
I'd say yes if the kids are elementary school age--but, these are going to be tight and not very forgiving so there is a pretty good chance things could go south on the kids pretty quick if one of them looses their balance (sprains, twisted ankles, hyper extended knees...etc...kids are resilient, but this might be a bit much..)
684229
They are great vests. They will be a bit long on the little ones but will work. Also if you have any really big guys in 8th grade they may be a bit tight. They wash up great too. Hope this helps.