Volleyball protector pad

Abstract

The present invention provides a protector pad particularly adapted for use by volleyball players and the like comprising an outer section, a substantially flat inner section comprising a synthetic polymer, and a unitary attachment strap which, in one embodiment of the present invention, is integrally incorporated with the outer section. The attachment strap extends over the lower ⅔ of the pad such that the strap is positioned below the knee or elbow joint of the wearer, thus permitting the wearer's knee or elbow to be unrestrictedly flexed when the pad is attached. A pad according to the present invention protects the wearer's knee or elbow joint from contact with a hard surface, while simultaneously reducing friction between the pad and a contacting surface, permitting the wearer's elbow or knee to easily slide when the padded joint contacts the ground or other hard surface.

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