Should you take your kids to basketball lessons?
Basketball is a sport that kids can learn from a very young age with smaller balls and adjustable hoops.
You can even take them to special basketball lessons with child-friendly rules from the age of 3-4.
This helps them develop their motor skills by learning proper technique and team work.
Basketball also develops muscles, flexibility, speed, endurance and team spirit.
What ball should you use?
The ball size depends on the player's age and gender.
Size 1: Ages 3 and up
Size 3: Girls and boys ages 4 to 6
Size 5: Boys ages 7 to 11 / Girls ages 7 to 13
Size 6: Boys ages 12 to 13 / Girls/Women ages 14 and up
Size 7: Boys/Men ages 14 and up.
For durability, choose a rubber ball. For a good feel for the ball, choose a leather or synthetic ball.
What basket height should you choose?
The official height of a basketball basket is 3.05 m (rim height).
If you want a basketball for your child, you need something that will grow with them.
For younger kids there isn't an official height so you can choose whatever suits them best.
Up to the age of 10, club baskets are set at 2.60 m.
After the age of 10, both girls and boys play with 3.05 m baskets.
Did you know that all Tarmak products are lab-tested and tested in game conditions?
The design team behind Tarmak products is based at Kipstadium in Northern France. It's constantly aiming to make basketball a more enjoyable experience. All Tarmak products have been tested in real-life situations by actual players for several weeks.
These regular tests, along with customer feedback, help us develop our products.
Our products' various properties are lab-tested.
Who designs Tarmak basketball products?
Tarmak is a team of keen basketball players who develop products specifically for playing basketball. Our entire collection is designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding basketball players, and to provide maximum enjoyment during practices and games.
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