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You can play basketball in just about any city or town in america. In the polk county area you can play at almost all of the school facilities. A great place to play is at the courts on Western Oregon University. They have many outdoor courts avalable for the public for no cost. They are even lighted! Below is a list of some areas in the polk county area that are best for playing basketball.
- Western Oregon University: Old PE building, New PE building, Outside courts
- Cenral High School: Inside and outside courts
The only equipment needed to play this sport is a basketball and a hoop. Other things such as basketball shoes and clothing (shorts and a t-shirt) are needed if you are playing a more competative game.
Use proper technigue when dribbling, shooting, and passing:
Dribbling: head up, dribble with fingertips, ball goes as high as hips, good stance (feet shoulderwidth apart), dribble ball slightly in front of body with other arm protecting ball.
Shooting: shooting hand in backwards "C" shape, ball on fingertips, eyes looking at basket, knees slightly bent, good stance, non-shooting arm holding ball on shooting arm, followthrough at the end.
Passing: make sure receiver gives you a target, step forward with dominant foot, flick wrists so that fingers and thumbs point to receiver and palms point outward.
Make sure you ball is fulling pumped up to get a good bounce.
Work on simple, but very usefull skills such as lay-ups and free throw shots.
Always play with a friend!
Basketball is a very cheap sport. Below is a list of the cost of equipment (you may not need to buy everything depending on your interest in the sport and your location).
- Basketball: $19.99 - $34.99
- Basketball hoop: $49.99 - $299.99
- Basketball shoes: $29.99 - $129.99
- Basktball shorts: $24.99 - $49.99
- Basketball t-shirt: $19.99 - $99.99
- Basketball sweatbands: $1.99 - $9.99
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