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

Your biggest essentials: the ball and the hoop
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