How do I know what size basketball to get my child?
- BASKETBALL BALL SIZE CHART.
- Players ages 9 to 11 should use a youth basketball (27.5").
- Women/girls age 12 and up and boys ages 12 to 14 should play with a 28.5” basketball.
- Men age 15 and up should play with an Official Size (29.5”) basketball.
What size basketball does a 3rd grader use?
Size 5 27.5” / 17 oz / Boys and girls in grades 3-5.19 Dec 2014
What size basketball does an eight year old need?
For players aged 8-11, size 5 basketballs are the ideal size for play. With a circumference measuring 27.5”-27.75” and a standard weight of 14-16 oz, this is the most popular basketball size for youth leagues.
What ages use what size basketball?
Age and Gender Basketball Size
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Ages 9-11 Youth 27.5" Size 5
Women and girls age 12 and up Boys ages 12-14 Women's Official Size Boy's Intermediate 28.5” Size 6
Men age 15 and up Men's Official Size 29.5” Size 7
What size basketball does a 5 year old use?
FOR AGES 5 - 8 YEARS. Size 5 is the standard basketball size for both boys and girls aged 5 - 8 years old. The Size 5 basketball has a circumference of 27.5" (69.5cm).
Size Circumference Recommended For
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Size 1 16" Boys and girls ages 2-4 year olds. Also known as "micro-mini" basketball.
Nerf Toy 9-20" Great for toddlers 0-4 years old. And fun for young hearted adults too!
What age Uses Size 3 basketball?
Size 3 22” 10 oz Boys and girls ages 4-8 years old. Also known as "mini" basketball.
What are the 4 sizes of basketball?
There are four standard basketball sizes used in game play; 29.5" circumference, 28.5" circumference, 27.5" circumference, and 25.5" circumference.
How many inches is a size 3 basketball?
Size Circumference Weight
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Size 6 28.5" 20 oz
Size 5 27.5" 17 oz
Size 4 25.5" 14 oz
Size 3 22" 10 oz
What is the standard size of a basketball?
29.5”
Which basketball is best for kids?
- Spalding NBA Street Outdoor Basketball.
- Nike LeBron Playground 4P Basketball.
- Nike KD Playground Official Basketball.
- Wilson Killer Crossover Basketball.
- Mikasa BX1000 Rubber Basketball.
- Baden SkilCoach Shooter's Training Basketball.
What is the basketball for kids?
It is a fast-paced sport played between two teams. To score points, players shoot a ball through high hoops, which are located at either end of the court. Players move the ball around the court by throwing, or passing, it to a teammate.
What are the types of basketball?
There are three basic types of material: leather, synthetic (also known as composite) and rubber. When the pros play, they're using leather basketballs.