Basket club space: equip your team

A team order

Equipping a basketball club means organising a bulk order: match jerseys and shorts, often reversible for training, tracksuits for travelling, bags and balls. First, you gather the sizing of each player, using the brand's size guide, then the numbers and names for printing. Choosing a range followed by the brand over several years allows you to complete the equipment when new players arrive, with the same colours.

The equipment

Basketball equipment also comes in:

• Accessories.
• Bags.
• Protectors.
• Care.
• Caps.

All the equipment can be found on the equipment page.

The right ball by category

The ball changes size depending on age and category. The size five ball, smaller and lighter, is used for mini-basket, so young children can dribble and shoot without struggling. The size six ball is used by women and young players in intermediate categories. The size seven ball, the largest, is used by boys from older categories and seniors. A club plans for one ball for every two players in training and checks the pressure with a gauge.

Training equipment

Beyond jerseys, training requires equipment. Vests, in contrasting colours, form the teams during matches. Markers and cones define the dribbling and movement drills. The ball bag, or net, carries the balls to the gym. The first aid kit, with bandages, strapping and ice packs, stays at the side of the court. The protectors, ankle supports and knee pads, help prevent injuries. A unique brand for the whole club reinforces the team's identity.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable pattern: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school offers.

Frequently asked questions

How to gather sizes for the entire team?

Have players try a sample of sizes or send the brand's guide to families, then centralise sizes, numbers, and names in a single table before ordering: this avoids printing errors.

Why choose a range that is followed for several years?

A range maintained by the brand allows you to add to the equipment when new players arrive with matching jerseys. Otherwise, you need to re-equip the entire team with every renewal.

What ball for a mini-basket school?

For mini-basket school, size five balls are used, or even size three for the very young. Lighter, they allow for good technique when dribbling and shooting without straining.

Reversible jersey or vests for training?

The reversible jersey equips each player once and for all, avoiding the need to distribute vests. Vests, which can be washed in batches, remain practical for mixed sessions, camps, and guests.

What should a basketball coach's kit include?

Markers and cones for drills, vests, a ball bag, a pump with a gauge, a whistle, a tactical board, and a first aid kit for small injuries during the session.