Basketballs Tremblay CT
Our page Tremblay CT brings together the basketballs from the French manufacturer that has been equipping schools, communities and clubs since 1971, starting with the foam ball Mouss'HD. Soft, lightweight and quiet, it allows younger players to discover dribbling, passing and shooting without fear, and enables teachers and educators to have an entire class play safely.
The first ball for schoolchildren.
Tremblay CT, the school equipment supplier since 1971
Tremblay CT is a French manufacturer founded in 1971 and located in Gleizé, in the Rhône, near Villefranche-sur-Saône. Its specialty: equipment for team sports aimed at professionals, schools, local authorities, and clubs. Its balls, cones, and equipment can be found in municipal gyms and physical education rooms in many schools. For basketball, the brand focuses on balls designed for beginners, durable enough for heavy use by entire groups, and easy to store in large quantities in the gym's storage room.
Other brands
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All the balls are gathered on the balloons page.
The Mouss'HD foam ball, for the first dribbles
The foam ball Mouss'HD reassures children who are not yet confident catching a pass: soft and light, it doesn't hurt if it hits the face or fingers. Its bounce is slower than an inflated ball, giving time to track the ball with their eyes and place their hand over it, which makes learning to dribble easier. It allows for practicing two-handed passes, shots near the basket, and first skill games without fear. Quiet, it also dampens the noise of a gym where an entire class is dribbling at the same time, a bonus appreciated by teachers.
Introducing basketball in sessions
In primary school or at basketball school, the initiation session emphasizes play: dribble relays, circle passes, shots in a lowered basket. The foam ball Tremblay CT lends itself well to these group activities, where each child has their own ball and increases their interactions with it. The younger ones gain confidence before moving on to an inflated ball of size five, the one used in mini-basket. Care is taken to use it indoors, on wood or synthetic flooring, as asphalt and sharp edges of a wall can damage the foam. Stored in a net, out of heat, the ball retains its shape for a long time.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The newest items showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The key times of the year follow a consistent pattern: Black Friday in late autumn, year-end holidays, winter sales, spring French Days, then summer sales and back-to-school.
Frequently asked questions
Does a foam ball bounce like a standard ball?
It bounces, but more slowly and not as high as an inflated ball. This bounce dampening gives the child time to track the ball and place their hand, making it an excellent tool for learning to dribble.
From what age can a foam basketball be used?
From kindergarten, when the child is discovering the throwing and catching gestures. It remains useful at the beginning of primary school for students who are still afraid of the ball, before moving on to the mini-basket inflated ball.
Can you play outside with a Tremblay CT foam ball?
It is designed for indoor use: asphalt, gravel, and sharp wall edges can damage the foam. On a smooth playground, occasional use is possible, but it lasts much longer on wood or synthetic flooring.
How do you clean a foam ball?
Wipe it with a damp sponge and a bit of mild soap, without scrubbing hard, then let it air dry. Avoid machine washing and harsh products, which can damage the foam's surface.
Does the foam ball make less noise in a gym?
Yes, its bounce is much softer than that of an inflated ball. When an entire class is dribbling at the same time, this difference makes the session quieter and helps the teacher’s instructions to be heard more easily.
