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Game play
Having the correct ball for your grade is important - if a ball is too big or too small, this will affect your grip and skill development. You need to feel in control of the ball to make it move how you want it to - this is achieved by having a good grip on the right sized ball.
Size 5 | U10, U12
Size 6 | U14, U16G, 18G, senior women
Size 7 | U16B, U18B, senior men
Their are two different heights for the basketball hoop, depending on age/grade. U10 competitions play with the hoop at 8ft (2.43m), while all other grades play with the hoop at 10ft (3.05m).
Support your team
We are privileged to be able work with your child or young person, and we encourage parents and caregivers to attend training and games. Training is essential to learning new skills and develop and practice team plays. Our success would not be possible without your support and those that volunteer their time to coach, manage a team, oversee training sessions and games, and provide a score person during games. The time, personal, and financial sacrifices they make is balanced by the rewards of building a better community and being a role model for our club and players.
You can help us support this undertaking - our club prides itself on character and behaviour.
Encourage children to participate if they are interested - if a child is not willing, do force them.
Teach children that an honest effort is as important victory - accept the result of each game without undue disappointment.
Encourage children to always play according the rules.
Never ridicule or raise your voice at a player for making mistake - keep comments positive and encouraging, and refrain from instructing (this is coach's role).
Demonstrate respect for your team's opponents by applauding good play - without them there would be no game.
Remember that young people play sport for their own enjoyment, not yours.
Basketball SA
New to basketball, or just want to find out more about this great sport? Basketball SA is the home of basketball in South Australia, and contains a wealth of information about all things basketball! See Rules of Operation and Policies and Key Documents for specific information, or contact us if you can't find what you're looking for.
