The Backboard

used to assist or return the

basketball after a shot in a
game of basketball. Backboard
are often made of plexiglass or
wood or metal. In the NBA the
backboard measures 6ft wide
and 3.5 ft tall
basketball shorts
Basketball shorts are a vital piece of
clothing that basketball players wear
when competing in the sport. It is an
essential piece of clothing for basketball
players but also for leisure wear. They are
important to wear when playing in the
spot because of the lightweight,
breathable materials that allow for
players to move around, sweat and be
comfortable in.
whistle
In basketball, whistles are only
used by referees and are used to
signal the start of play, end of play,
a foul or a timeout. The referee
may also use the whistle to give a
short notice before a dead-ball
period ends, such as to break the
teams up from their huddle during
a timeout.
basketball shoes
The shoes are the most essential piece
of equipment. Although basketball can
be played in regular sneakers, a good
pair of shoes will give you an edge in the
court while providing extra safety. Their
stability will allow you to move laterally
and perform quick cuts to beat defensive
players.
 wrist
band
Wristbands are encircling strips worn
on the wrist or lower forearm. There
are 3 types of wristbands; cloth
wristbands, silicone wristbands, and
bracelet wristbands. For basketball
players, they use cloth wristbands
mostly for fashion purposes, but the
same as to why players wear
headbands, is to absorb the sweat that
builds up around their wrist.
shooting sleeves
This article of clothing not
only looks good, but it aids
in muscle recovery on and
off court. Deciding wether
to wear them or not
depends on player
comfort and preference.
knee pads
A Knee-pad is an elastic cloth that
is made to keep the parts of the
body that are experiencing
movement from being injured, as
a result of the wrong position
during the movement. Generally,
basketball players use the pads on
the knees and ankles
basketball socks
The socks prevent friction between
your feet and you shoes. Having a
nice pair of socks will prevent
blisters from forming on your heels
and toes. There is also a decision to
be made between long socks or
short socks. You should decide
based on which you are most
comfortable wearing, and how you
look in them.
 towel
Towels are one of the most essential
things that a player needs. Towel is a
piece of absorbent fabric for drying or
wiping the body or a surface. Players
sweat a lot, because they move around
a lot, they wipe their sweat with the use
of this. Many athletes also use towels
to cool down and soak up sweat.