Alright, let’s gab about them tennis shorts, you know, the ones them fellas wear when they’re whacking that fuzzy ball around. How long should they be? Well, ain’t no hard and fast rule, see?
It’s All About What You Like
Some fellas, they like ’em short, like them fellas on TV. Shows off their legs, I reckon. Others, they want a bit more cover, you know, keep things decent. It’s all a matter of what feels right to you, what you’re comfy in.
I’ve seen all sorts, let me tell you. Some so short, you’d think they borrowed their little brother’s britches. Others, long enough to sweep the court! But most folks, they kinda stick in the middle, just a tad above the knees. That seems to be the sweet spot, you know, where you can move around good without feeling like you’re showin’ off too much or gettin’ all tangled up.
Thinkin’ ‘Bout Movin’ Around
Now, you gotta think about movin’ when you’re pickin’ out them shorts. Tennis ain’t no standin’ around game, no sir. You’re runnin’ and lungin’ and reachin’ for that ball. Them shorts, they gotta let you do all that without gettin’ in the way. Too tight, you can’t breathe. Too long, you’re trippin’ over yourself. It’s a real pickle if you ain’t careful. That’s why you see them young fellas wearin’ them tighter ones sometimes – so they can move quicker, I guess. But you don’t want nothin’ so tight it makes you uncomfortable, no siree!
- Short shorts? Good for runnin’ fast, maybe.
- Longer shorts? More cover, but might slow you down.
- Just above the knee? Seems just right, like Goldilocks and her porridge.
What Them Experts Say (If You Care)
I heard some folks on the TV talkin’ ’bout this. They was usin’ fancy words like “inseam” and “outseam,” but I figure it just means how long the shorts are from top to bottom. They was sayin’ somethin’ about 8.5 inches bein’ about right, but then some fellas like ’em shorter, like 7 inches. And some fellas need a little more room, so they go for 9 inches. Like I said, it’s all a matter of taste. And how long your legs are, I suppose! If you got legs like a giraffe, maybe you need them longer shorts.
Don’t Forget Them Pockets!
Now, here’s somethin’ you gotta think about, and it ain’t just about length. Them pockets! You gotta have somewhere to put that extra ball, ain’t that right? If your shorts are too short, that ball’s gonna fall right out, and then you’ll be in a fix. So, make sure them pockets are deep enough to hold a ball or two. Nothin’ worse than losin’ a ball in the middle of a good game.
Other Kinds of Shorts
And don’t get me started on them compression shorts some fellas wear underneath. Looks like they got sausage casings on their legs! But I hear tell they’re good for keepin’ your muscles all warm and snug. And then there’s runnin’ shorts. They’re different too, lighter material, they say. But this is tennis we’re talkin’ about, not runnin’, though you do a fair bit of that on the court.
Tennis Skirts, Them Little Things
And the girls? Well, they got them skirts. Short little things, ain’t they? But I reckon it’s the same idea – gotta move around easy. Can’t be havin’ no long skirts gettin’ in the way when you’re chasin’ after that ball. Makes sense, I guess. Though sometimes I think they’re a bit too short, if you know what I mean.
Bottom Line: You Do You
So, there you have it. Ain’t no magic number for how long them tennis shorts should be. Just gotta find what feels right, what lets you move around good, and what keeps that extra ball from fallin’ out of your pocket. Don’t worry about what them fancy folks say, or what the fellas on TV are wearin’. You just do you, and you’ll be just fine. Now, go on and get yourself some shorts, and get out there and play some tennis! And don’t forget your sunscreen!
