What are the thin bands you see football players wearing on their upper arms for?
Sept 3, 2011 16:49:19 GMT
Post by Coach Campbell on Sept 3, 2011 16:49:19 GMT
What are the thin bands you see football players wearing on their upper arms for?
Answer: Fashion trend.
I had read somewhere that they are not for sweat, that is a great misconception. A great majority are made of latex rubber which is quite the opposite of a sweat band. Also they are not made to slide like a terry cloth sweat band would.
In actuality, the bands were originally being worn under recommendation of the sports medicine teams for both NFL & Big 10 schools about 10 years ago in aid to help prevent tendinitis. It never actually worked effectively for that because the bands would need to be applied very tight almost like a tourniquet to provide counter-traction and prevent inflammation. So they were then discontinued.
However, during their use, as more and more of the players began to wear them, they actually became a focal point for the quarterback to see the receivers arms. So coaches began advising their use again. If you observe closely, you will see that it is mostly the offensive receivers that wear them now as focal points, and the color is team color relevant. Plus they are now the "in-thing" like tattooed biceps so a lot of it is just for show these days.
Answer: Fashion trend.
I had read somewhere that they are not for sweat, that is a great misconception. A great majority are made of latex rubber which is quite the opposite of a sweat band. Also they are not made to slide like a terry cloth sweat band would.
In actuality, the bands were originally being worn under recommendation of the sports medicine teams for both NFL & Big 10 schools about 10 years ago in aid to help prevent tendinitis. It never actually worked effectively for that because the bands would need to be applied very tight almost like a tourniquet to provide counter-traction and prevent inflammation. So they were then discontinued.
However, during their use, as more and more of the players began to wear them, they actually became a focal point for the quarterback to see the receivers arms. So coaches began advising their use again. If you observe closely, you will see that it is mostly the offensive receivers that wear them now as focal points, and the color is team color relevant. Plus they are now the "in-thing" like tattooed biceps so a lot of it is just for show these days.
