In this article we are going to talk about basketball equipment. Our article will introduce you to basketball equipment, as well as help you choose the right equipment for your basketball practice.
Basketball backboard
Sometimes there is no time or opportunity to play basketball on specially equipped courts. To be able to turn any room or yard into a basketball court – there are basketball backboards and basketball stands.
At the moment, the leader in the production of basketball backboards and boards is a group of companies SPALDING. The boards are sold without fasteners, so it is worth thinking about special kits. Universal mounting kits allow you to easily mount standard SPALDING boards on almost any surface, whether it’s a roof, wall or pole. The shield and the universal mounting kit are sold separately from each other.
There are a few simple rules for using the basketball backboards and uprights:
- Do not hang from the ring of the post because the posts are not professional – their base is filled with sand or water. If a player hangs from the ring, the rack may overturn.
- It is allowed to leave racks outside in winter. But you should not play basketball in very frosty weather. In severe frosts, the acrylic shield may crack from the impact.
Basketball sneakers
For the game of basketball there is a special basketball shoes, which has its own distinctive features:
- Has a powerful cushioning system in the front of the intermediate sole, designed for the heavy weight of players (as athletes land on their toes after a jump);
- Provides stability during lateral and jumping movements, so it has an extended toe part;
- Basketball shoes emphasize ankle protection – high and stiff upper;
- The sole is made of wear-resistant material and has good traction with the playing surface.
Basketball shoes uppers can be made of both natural and synthetic leather. The sole material is rubber.
For the creation of many models of basketball shoes, legendary and leading NBA players are involved. This close cooperation allows the creation of new models with unique and interesting design and promotes new technologies in basketball shoes.
Basketball uniforms
Basketball uniforms traditionally consist of a jersey and shorts. For the game uniform it is important that it does not restrict movement and does not hinder the secretion of sweat. Therefore, both jersey and shorts have a loose fit for freedom of movement and excellent ventilation. At the same time, the jersey should not be very large, because in this case you can get tangled in it.
Uniforms are available with both original design, and with the logo of the basketball clubs, national teams or individual players. Durable synthetic materials combined with mesh mesh are used for the uniforms.
Basketball Sleeve
Basketball sleeve is needed to protect joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons from sprains and overheating during the game.
Basketball sleeve is differentiated into three types according to the degree of protection:
- The simplest basketball sleeve. Protects the basketball player from micro-injuries. Provides minimal comfort and protection.
- Double-support basketball sleeve. The sleeve is capable of coping with moderate ligament injuries. The sleeve creates more pressure than the first type and provides thermal support.
- Bandage for the throwing arm. This type of sleeve provides the maximum level of protection and allows for playing with unstable injuries. This type of sleeve can prevent injuries or mitigate the effects.