Bags

A backpack is the most popular choice: it's easy to carry, keeps your hands free, and holds everything you need for practice. Options include the Mizuno Organizer 23 and 26, Crossover 25 and MVP 22 backpacks, and the Nike Volleyball Backpack. A duffle bag, like the Nike Brasilia 9.5 (60L) or Mizuno All Sport 23 Duffle, holds more for weekend tournaments, extra layers and travel.

Look for a separate ventilated compartment for your volleyball shoes, a side pocket for your water bottle, enough room for kneepads and a change of clothes, and padded straps for comfort. Some bags also include an external ball holder, a laptop sleeve for school, or a small pocket for valuables.

Not necessarily, but many players keep one for each so sand doesn't end up in their indoor shoes and kneepads. A beach bag only needs room for your beach volleyball, sand socks, sunglasses, sunscreen and a towel. The Wilson AVP Volleyball Backpack and the Mizuno Runbird Drawpack are light, easy options for the sand.

For a one-day tournament, a large backpack like the Mizuno Organizer 26 usually fits shoes, kneepads, a uniform, a warm-up layer, snacks and a water bottle. For multi-day or out-of-town tournaments, a duffle like the Nike Brasilia 9.5 (60L) leaves room for extra outfits, slides and toiletries. Shop all volleyball bags.

Younger players need a lighter, smaller bag they can carry themselves. The Mizuno Youth Future Backpack 22 is sized for kids while still holding shoes, kneepads, a water bottle and a change of clothes. For a simple option for practice, the Mizuno Runbird Drawpack is light and easy to pack.

Yes. The 360 Athletics Team Ball Bag in nylon mesh carries a full set of volleyballs to practice and lets them air out between sessions. Coaches can find whistles, clipboards and ball pumps in our players & coaches collection and game and practice balls in our volleyballs.