What bright spark invented...

[captainskin]

... all the black tape that is all over the players legs these days? Does it really do any difference? What is its purpose? And it looks quite tacky when its half peeling off.
I'm thinking it will quickly go out of fashion like when athletes from all over the world wore those things on their noses to help their breathing.

 

[Dan]

Apparently it helps with hamstrings and muscle tears

 

[globaleagle]

kinesio tape.

Japan.

 

[bones]

Apparently it helps with hamstrings and muscle tears

Why would anyone want a hamstring or muscle tear ? 😛