Basketball is a team sport invented by the Canadian-born physical education teacher known as James Naismith. His aim in inventing the sport was to keep his students physically active during the winter months. The sport has become very popular and is practiced all over the world today.
It's also one of America's most popular sports, as the country's biggest national basketball team is the NBA. There's no age limit, so girls and boys, young and old, can play this sport to their heart's content. That's why 4 sizes of basketballs are available to suit all ages.
Don't wait, let's discover together in this article the different sizes of basketball, which is the best brand? What weight is required if the ball is to be used during an official match? We'll find the answer to all these questions in this article.
What are the different sizes and weights of basketballs?
It is obvious that the shape of the ball is round, but also spherical.
Nowadays, balloon sizes are categorized into 4 distinct parts according to the gender and theage of players.
Size 3 :
For toddlers categorized as "baby basketball", or children aged 3 to 7, size 3 is ideal. The dimensions of this size 3 ball range from 560 mmIn fact, it's the smallest of the various sizes available. It weighs between about 280 g.
Size 5
Then, for children (aged 7 to 10) who go to school and have chosen to play basketball as a team sport, Size 5 is dedicated to them with a circumference between 685 to 700 mm It weighs approximately 465 to 495 g.
Size 6
For girls in the minime to senior category (aged 11 and over) and boys aged 11 to 13, size 6 is the most suitable. This ball is officially used in women's competitions, with dimensions ranging from 72 to 74 cm and its weight is between 510 g to 550 g.
Size 7
It is important to note that for senior competitions, size 7 must be used, with an exact circumference of 750 to 780 mm Suitable for boys aged 14 and over. Weights range from 567 to 624 g.
How heavy should the ball be?
The weight of the basketball must be between 567 to 624 g. This is the international standard. At present, only the National Basketball Federation "FIBA" is responsible for certifying whether the ball will be used in an official competition or not.
What is the best brand for this Basketball?
The Famous Spalding brand is undoubtedly the best of brands, it is the official ball of the NBA.
This first Spalding basketball was born in 1894.
In short, if you are going to play basketball, it is always advisable to refer to ball size, it's important to avoid any risk. There are several criteria to bear in mind, whether in terms of brand, dimension or size.
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