Action Steps
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Encourage team unity with matching basketball apparel

Most basketball teams have matching shorts and jerseys. Many also have matching travelling outfits, such as wind suit sets. Providing your team with matching uniforms will encourage them to think and act as a unified team. The governing authority may dictate the colors of the uniforms, but in most cases, a team can pick the design. Consider letting your team vote on a new uniform.

I recommend: Final-Score is a basketball equipment shop. This company has a varied selection of basketball apparel, including shooting shirts as well as men's and women's basketball shoes. Sport Equipment has a good selection of men’s, women’s, and youth basketball apparel, including practice uniforms. This company offers volume discounts and low cost shipping options.

Provide appropriate basketball accessories

Basketball accessories, such as sports medicine supplies and ball carts, can make things easier for your team during practice and official games. Some of the equipment, such as balls and nets, are essential to the game, while other equipment is strictly optional. Ball carts make it easy to transport balls on a flat surface. Additionally, they provide a good off court storage option.

I recommend: Dick's Sporting Goods offers a full line of basketball equipment including scoreboards, rims and sports medicine products. This company offers detailed information to help you pick the correct equipment for your team. OnlineSports.com has a varied selection of wholesale basketball gear, including portable bleachers, carts and team benches. Free shipping is offered on orders that meet minimum requirements.

Give your team supportive basketball supplies

Some basketball supplies, such as knee pads and practice balls, aren't absolutely necessary for a team but, these items can help the team to enjoy safe games and practices. Many of these items can double as basketball camp supplies if your team hosts camps.

I recommend: SportsDepot.com has a variety of basketball training supplies for sale. Its selection includes basketballs, men's and women's basketball equipment, power jumper leg sleeves and knee pads. Sports Authority has wholesale basketball gear for sale. You can find backboard systems, basketball training products and basketball camp equipment on this website. Some basketball equipment qualifies for free shipping.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider donating old basketball equipment that is still in good shape to a local community center.