Girls' Sliding Shorts

Yes, if she slides. Girls’ sliding shorts protect her hips and thighs from bruises and scrapes, which helps her slide with confidence. Padded models, like the Mizuno Girls Aero Vent Padded Slider or Louisville Slugger Bronze Shield Girl, are ideal for players learning to slide. Some girls’ pants also have built-in padding.

Many fastpitch coaches and leagues recommend pelvic protection for catchers, pitchers and infielders, who face hard-hit balls at close range. Compression shorts with a pelvic protector designed for girls, like the Girl’s Compression Jill Short with Cup, offer that protection without bulk.

Yes. Rip-It Girls Period Protection Softball Sliding Shorts have a built-in leak-resistant layer that gives young athletes peace of mind, especially in white uniform pants. They’re a discreet way to help girls stay focused on the game and keep playing with confidence.

Once she outgrows youth XL, or when she moves to women’s pants, switch to our women’s sliding shorts, including low-rise and period protection options from Mizuno, Under Armour and Rip-It.