Basketball can be played in most leisure centres, but you can also set yourself up at home. Here is what you’ll need to get things started.
Basketball: The official dimensions are 29.5" in circumference and 22oz, although good air pressure is the priority for that all important bounce.
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Basket/Hoop: The height of a basketball hoop is 10ft, so make sure you have a spot to hang it before purchase.
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Clothes: Loose fitting clothes are usually worn, often a pair of shorts and baggy vest top.
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Footwear: Most good trainers will work, but basketball shoes usually have excellent ankle support and grip.
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- American Football
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Diving
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Hockey
- Indoor Climbing
- Judo
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Sailing
- Slowpitch Softball
- Snowsport
- Squash & Racketball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Yoga
Your biggest essentials: the ball and the hoop
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