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What are the different sizes of basketballs in the NBA?
Professional and amateur leagues, such as the NBA, WNBA, FIBA, and NCAA, usually maintain their own regulation sizes and weight. This is the reason why we often see different sizes of basketballs despite being called regulation size. Boys aged 13 and older: Size 7 ball (29.5 inch circumference, 22 oz., used at the men’s professional level)
What is a 6 in basketball size?
Ball size 6 is women’s official basketball size. Also used by girls 7 yrs and older, and boys between 7 and 12 yrs. Basketball Size 5, Youth: Circumference: 27”-28” 69 – 71 cm Weight: 16 – 18 oz 454 – 510 g
What size ball do I need for 7th grade?
Boys aged 7-9, Girls aged 7-10: Size 5 Ball (27.5 inch circumference, 17 oz., used in many standard youth leagues) Boys and girls aged 6 and under: Size 3 ball (22 inch circumference, 10 oz.,) and size 4 ball (25.5 inch circumference, 14 oz.,) depending on the strength and development of the child.
What size basketball should a child play with?
For anyone, male or female, between the ages of nine and 11, a ball size of 27.5 inches in circumference is recommended, and is the most commonly sized ball used in youth basketball leagues.
What size basketball should I buy for my child?
A basketball size chart by age can help parents choose the proper basketball size for their youth players. Girls and boys aged 4-8 will do best with the lighter, smaller size 3 and size 4. It will help them learn how to control a ball and some basic shooting and dribbling techniques.
Is a size 7 basketball too heavy for a young player?
At almost double the weight of a size 5 basketball, a size 7 ball is too heavy for a younger player to handle safely or effectively. That extra weight infringes on how well they learn the fundamentals of shooting.
What age is mini basketball for?
Also known as “mini” basketball. Boys and girls ages 2-4 year olds. Also known as “micro-mini” basketball. Great for toddlers 0-4 years old. And fun for young hearted adults too! Notice the difference in the weight for each size? It might not seem like a lot but it makes a huge difference when shooting the basketball.