BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT

Ball
Synthetic materials, including leather, nylon, polyester, and rubber, are used to make basketballs.
Between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds per square inch is the required ball pressure for the NBA. Having a
circumference of 29.5 inches, the ball is a size 7, and its diameter with sizes ranging from 3 to 7, there are
lower options for children

Shoes
Basketball shoes are essential for playing basketball, but it is important to try them on at the store to
ensure they fit comfortably.

Player Uniforms
In order to distinguish teammates from rivals and to give the team a more unified and
appealing appearance, all basketball players wear uniforms. For the sake of the player's mobility,
uniforms barely cover the knees and do not have sleeves on the shirt.

Knee Pads
Knee pads reduce the chance of injuries by acting as a cushion to absorb impact from fast-
moving collisions on the court. The padding gives players security while playing by defending
the patella and lowering the chance of a fracture or break.

Ring
The basket consists of a ring and net made of hard iron with a diameter of 45 centimeters. It
is installed on the surface of the basketball board at a distance of 15 centimeters, while the net is
hung from the ring with a net length of 40 centimeters.

Board
The basketball board is made of 3 cm-thick wood or transparent material. It is 180
centimeters long and 120 centimeters wide, 275 centimeters high from the floor surface to the
bottom, and 120 centimeters perpendicular to the center point of the finish line of the court.

Court
Basketball is played on a basketball court, which can be indoors or outside on a variety of
surfaces. Each team has a hoop to defend, and teams can earn points by shooting the ball into the
opponent's hoop
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Crew Chief
The head official in any crew of basketball referees is known as the crew chief. They have the
ultimate word in a decision and are in charge of clarifying calls with the head coaches of both sides. Their
position is the most crucial in the officiating staff, and they have a significant influence on a game.

Referee
Referees are in charge of making calls about fouls and other infractions, whistling dead balls, and
handing the ball to free-throw shooters and in bounders. These duties are quite comparable to those of a
crew chief. The crew chief gets the last word in a contested call, which is the only distinction between
them and normal referees.

Scorekeeper
In basketball, the scorekeeper is in charge of keeping track of both teams' scores, updating the
scoreboard, and verifying each basket. To accurately record the final score and validate other stats with
the officials, they must closely monitor the game. On the sideline close to center court, they are seated
behind the scorer's table.

Timekeeper
In basketball, the timekeeper is in charge of starting and stopping the clocks during play, keeping
in touch with the officials, and adjusting the time as needed. Additionally, they maintain touch with the
crew chief and will adjust the time as needed.
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