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Basketball Accessories Essential For You!

  • June 26, 2017
  • Arjun Thomas
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Looking for basketball accessories you’ll find useful? Basketball, much like any other sport out there, is perhaps one of the biggest business ideas in the world today. And just like any other sport, it also has a whole set of equipment and accessories to improve your game and make you look and feel like a basketball player.

Besides the actual basketball and a pair of AND1 shorts, here are a few accessories that you may want to add to your repertoire of basketball goodies.

1) Sticky Mats

Sticky mats are perhaps the most effective way to maintain athletic performance throughout the game by preventing slipping or sliding on the court. This also minimizes the risk of injury that you may face from losing control on the court.

sticky mats

A sticky mat is a rectangular shape mat that players use to rub the soles of their shoes. This removes any dust that may have accumulated on the court, improving the grip on the shoes and enhancing gameplay.

2) Arm Sleeve

The arm sleeve is worn on the shooting arm and helps to compress the muscles in your arm, keeping them warm, responsive, and reducing the risk of injury.

arm sleeve

During a basketball game, your body is constantly in motion. This makes it difficult to stop and take an accurate shot, especially when you’re moving around so rapidly.

This problem can be solved to a large extent by wearing an arm sleeve on your shooting arm. The sleeve will help stabilize your arm during a shot, allowing for better stability and enhanced accuracy.

3) Grip Powder

Just 5 minutes of a game, and most players are drenched in sweat. And sweaty palms make it difficult to get an effective grip on the ball, drastically reducing your dribbling and ball handling abilities.

grip powder

To combat this, get yourself a bottle of grip powder and pour some over your palms when they get sweaty. This will keep your palms dry and drastically reduce the chances of the ball slipping while it’s in your hands.

4) Headband and Wristbands

Professional basketball players don’t just wear headbands to look cool; there is a purpose for them. Headbands help to prevent sweat from dripping down into your eyes and they keep your hair out of the way during a game.

headbands can be part of essential basketball equipments

Wristbands also serve the same purpose and prevent sweat from dripping down and onto your palms.

5) Knee Pads

knee pads basketball accessories

During an intense game, there is the likelihood that players will fall or slide on the court due to shoving. You need to make sure that your knees stay protected in case of a fall. By wearing knee pads, you reduce the impact of the fall and protect your knees from scrapes and bruises.

6) Return Net

return net basketball accessories

The return net is strung from the board directly under the basket during training sessions. Thanks to the net, the ball slopes down gently towards the court after every shot. This saves practice time that players would have otherwise spent chasing after the ball. It’s a useful accessory to have for when you’re practicing your free throws.

Which Ones Do You Like Best?

These are some of the most popular basketball accessories out there today. Which ones would you pick if you had the choice? Let us know in the comments below!

You might also like: These Basketballs Are A Must-Have If You Love Playing The Sport

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