Okay, after a little research (thank you Google). It looks like the current possibilities for improving shoe traction on the court include the following:1. Spit
I don't care how you get it there (i.e. spit on the floor then wipe your shoes in it, spit in your hands then wipe your shoes in it - however, be aware that licking your hands and then wiping your shoes is really only good for the first time you need it).
2. Water
You may drip a few drops of water from your water bottle or a handy little secret (thank you fencing.net) is to keep a damp paper towel on the sidelines and step on it when you need to renew traction.
3. Windex
Also from fencing.net "This trick is used by wheelchair athletes. It works better than water, because it softens the rubber making it more 'sticky', thus gripping the floor better. Since most running shoes have rubber soles, it's the same principle."
I'm not sure I noticed a huge difference between Windex and water, but I'll need to do a more in depth study. As we all know, since we've all seen "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", it should work better.
4. Rosin
Not that I have any, but it's supposed to work well - HOWEVER "Rock rosin can be abrasive as well as sticky and can do a number a polished wood floor, it is also a bear to try and clean off the surface. So you wouldn't want to use it in say someplace like the school gymnasium." (you guessed it - fencing.net).
So unless we want to royally tick off the janitorial staff - and they know who we are - we'd better not try this one.
5. Sneaker with built-in atomizer
You can read the really long and boring article here:
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5471768/description.html
To all the rich girls on the team - let me know how well this one works, okay?
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