Equipment and supplies necessary for basketball

What kind of ball to play basketball with?

If basketball really is your passion and you know you won't get bored after a month, it's worth investing in professional playing equipment. First of all, you need to decide whether you will play outdoors or indoors. This is important because you need to match the board and ball to such conditions. Outdoor conditions have a significant impact on the characteristics of basketball equipment.

The basis is the choice of ball. There are three types to choose from.

• For indoor play - as a rule, it is made of synthetic or natural leather. It is lightweight and bounces well.
• For outdoor play - the outdoor variety is streetball. Such a ball is heavier, because it must be made of thicker rubber. All because it bounces on concrete or paving stones.
• For indoor and outdoor play - a slightly more expensive type of ball. It must have both light bounce and high abrasion resistance.

There are three types of ball sizes to choose from - 5, 6 and 7.

5 is designed for children under 12 years of age,

6 for youngsters,

and 7 for adults.

What kind of basketball backboard?

The boards can be made of wood or plastic and are generally 180 centimeters wide and 105 centimeters high. The dimensions of the rectangle that sits above the basket should be 59 by 45 centimeters, with the backboard projecting 120 centimeters above the court. It can be purchased right away with the pole on which it will stand or mounted on the wall.

Also important is the basketball basket, which has certain dimensions. Its diameter should be 45 centimeters, and the basket should be 305 centimeters above the ground.

Of course, we must remember, also such equipment as basketball hoops, stands, wall structures, etc. In a specialized store, you will certainly be able to find any required item and get advice from a specialist.