Kate from Palmerston Crocs Netball has given a fairly comprehensive
reply but thought I would expand on a couple of issues which she did
not touch upon.

Firstly the pure physiology of wearing a support will give a player
more confidence; 10 years ago the thinking was that supports should
only be worn as an aid to recovery. That is not current thinking and
may well account for the 'anti' view of some parents.

Secondly its not very 'cool' to wear netball trainers and sports
socks so make sure you get your youngsters to understand the need to
wear trainers that are in good condition, are properly laced up (ie
you can't take them off with unlacing them first) and that a thick
pair of socks are worn to take up all the remaining space.

Gordon

--- In netballcoaching@yahoogroups.com, "Kate and Sam"
<kate.sam@e...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I am wondering what the current practice is for strapping or
bracing
> of ankles for young players for carnivals.
>
> The girls are all under14 so approx 11 to 13 years. Do you strap
and
> /or brace all players as a preventative measure or just those that
> have previous injuries.
>
> The request comes from a coach who had players roll or strain ankles
> at a carnival and now requires all girls to strap. Some parents
are
> resisting as they feel strapping ankles may place extra pressure on
> knees.
>
> I have attempted to check out websites etc and coaching mags for
info
> but need some assistance.
>
> Many thanks
>
> kate