equipment The only necessary equipment to play basketball is the basket, ball, the court. Most courts are hardwood but others materials such as rubber have too been designed. The size of the ball differs for gender. The size of the ball for men is 29.5 and women is 28.5. At more competitive levels, the use of more equipment would include: clocks, scoresheet, scoreboards, alternating possession arrows, and stop-clock systems.
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gear Although not all of this gear is required, it is commonly worn in all levels of play in basketball. Any kind of jewelry must be removed before play in order to prevent injury. This includes: rings, necklaces, earrings, watches, hair ties, and braclets.
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