Basketball: the offers of French Days
The basketball selection from French Days equips the player for the court at the playground: balls Spalding, Molten, Wilson, and Nike, signature shoes adidas, Puma, and Li Ning, indoor shoes Joma, reversible shirts Errea, Macron, and Puma, shorts Proact, Tremblay ball bags, and hoop nets Wilson. Clubs, casual players, and young licensed members can find their equipment here.
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Playground or indoor ball: rubber or composite
A ball is first chosen based on the surface. On asphalt, rubber stands up to wear: the Spalding Varsity, the Spalding Layup, the Nike Everyday Playground and the Wilson NBA Drv Plus are made for outdoor use, with deep grooves that maintain grip. Indoors, the composite leather of the Spalding Legacy offers a softer feel and absorbs sweat from hands, but it wears out quickly on a rough surface. The Molten ball, the brand that supplies FIBA competitions, is suitable for both uses for training. A thick nylon net, like the Wilson NBA Recreational, breathes new life into the local hoop. The French Days make it possible to have a ball for every surface.
Other indoor sports
The French Days indoor also includes:
All offers are gathered on the indoor page.
Three-on-three basketball: a smaller but equally heavy ball
Three-on-three basketball is played on half a court, with a single hoop, and has been part of the Olympic programme since the Tokyo Games, held in 2021. Its official ball has the circumference of a size six but the weight of a size seven: easier to grip with one hand, it retains the inertia of a men's ball on long shots. The Wilson FIBA version of the discipline exists in a children's version, to allow beginners to start with the same feel as adults. Games are played to twenty-one points or ten minutes, with twelve seconds to shoot, an intense pace that makes it the favourite format for playgrounds among friends.
Signature shoes: each player has their model
Signature shoes carry the name of a player and reflect their playing style. At adidas, Anthony Edwards' A.E. line, an explosive guard picked first in the 2020 draft, focuses on cushioning landings, the Harden Volume follows one of the top scorers of his generation, and the D.O.N. Issue accompanies Donovan Mitchell. Puma offers the MB of LaMelo Ball, with a very colourful design, and Li Ning continues its collaboration with Dwyane Wade through the Wade Shadow, a three-time champion with the Miami Heat. For those looking for a versatile indoor shoe, the Joma Buzzer, Lithium or Zero offer a non-marking rubber suitable for wooden floors.
Equipping a club: reversible jerseys, ball bags, foam balls
During training, a reversible jersey avoids the need for multiple bibs: the Errea Chicago tank top, the reversible Macron or the Puma teamJaws, offered with matching shorts, allow for the formation of two teams simply by turning the top inside out. The bag Tremblay for fifteen balls carries the equipment for a session, and the foam ball from the same brand introduces children to mini-basketball without risk to their fingers. The lightweight and loose Proact shorts complete the outfit for licensed players. Supporters of Paris Basketball, a club founded in 2018 and based at the Adidas Arena in the north of the capital, can find their team's home jersey.
Frequently asked questions
What height is a basketball hoop set at?
The hoop is set at three meters five from the ground, a height unchanged since the game was invented. For younger players, mini-basketball lowers the hoop to two meters sixty to facilitate early shots.
How to start playing basketball as an adult?
Many clubs affiliated with the federation offer a recreational section, without a championship, open to adult beginners. Playing regularly on a playground with a few friends also allows for plenty of ball touches and quick improvement.
How to change a basketball net?
The net is attached to the twelve hooks of the hoop, with each loop threaded behind its hook. A thick nylon net withstands the weather better than a thin indoor net, and a metal chain lasts even longer.
What basketball shoes are best for outdoor play?
On asphalt, choose shoes with a thick, hard rubber sole with deep grooves, which wears out less quickly. Save your indoor shoes for the court: the dust and abrasion from outdoors make them lose their grip.
What pressure should a basketball be inflated to?
The recommended pressure is printed near the valve, often between 0.5 and 0.6 bar. Moisturise the needle before inserting it: an over-inflated ball becomes hard to the touch, while an under-inflated ball rebounds poorly and tires the wrist.
