Stupid Question...

[gymbaby12]

On TV, I saw the Visa Championships. On bars, a lot of the gymnasts put rubber bands on their grips. What does this do? I'm just curious.

like this-

Womans Hot Shot Gymnastic Grips Now Available!

 

[Bella's Mom]

To keep the grips on their fingers so it doesn't come off in the middle of a routine.

 

[gymnast88]

The rubber bands will make sure that the finger holes dont slid off of thier fingers.