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Calling All Flat Footed HoopersFlat-footed: it’s practically a stigma at this point—people view it as a disability—some kind of “limitation.” But nothing could be further from the truth—especially on the court, where what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. And with the aid of a great pair of basketball shoes that […]
Best Basketball Shoes For Flat Feet – 10 Picks
It’s the Achilles heel—the catalyst that can bring down your entire game. There’s a reason the most elite-level basketball shoes brands invest millions into researching ankle support technology. High-top designs provide greater support with reduced flexibility, though in recent years the game has changed with more accommodating designs. Gone […]
Best Basketball Shoes For Ankle Support – 10 Picks
These basketballs can handle outdoor and indoor environments with ease
Best Outdoor Basketball for 2018
The guard: your team relies on you to out-dribble opponents, kick out to your teammates, and even score in crunch time. As an integral part of the team’s backbone—and with so much on the line—you can’t afford to compromise on anything. This includes the foundation under your […]
10 Best Basketball Shoes For Guards In 2018
Nothing beats the summer; grilling and parties bring friends and family together. If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard then it takes the party atmosphere to a whole new level. But you don’t want a pool just to swim laps do you? Of course […]
8 Best Pool Basketball Hoops for Fun In The Sun
Rule the courts with these kicks
10 Best Outdoor Basketball Shoes for 2018
Lifetime 1270 Pro Court Portable Basketball Hoop Review For those looking for a highly affordable basketball hoop, the Lifetime 1270 Pro Court Portable Basketball system is a good entry-level option. A 42 acrylic backboard gives the hoop a professional look and weather resistant materials and coatings help it stand up […]
Lifetime 1270 Pro Court Portable Basketball Hoop Review
Main Features: 52” steel framed shatterproof backboard Power lift height adjustment from 7.5’ to 10’ Slam-It Rim for dunking 5-year manufacturer warranty UV protection and powder-coated steel for weather resistance 3-piece round steel support pole Full Review Lifetime basketball hoops are one of the most popular for home driveway […]
Lifetime 71281 In Ground Power Lift Basketball System Review
BestOutdoorBasketball.net Rating Bounce: [usr 3.5] Grip: [usr 4] Style: [usr 4] Durability: [usr 4] Value: [usr 4] Overall: [usr 4.35] Key Features Official NBA size, 29.5 inches Features NBA player graphic of Kevin Durant Painted in […]
Spalding NBA Player Kevin Durant Basketball Review
Full Review Background Under Armour started as a small sports apparel brand and has grown into the ranks as one of the leading sports equipment corporations in the United States. They now sponsor premier athletes such as Stephen Curry, Cam Newton, and Jordan Spieth. With this expansion Under Armour has […]
Under Armour Stephen Curry Basketball Review
Most of my basketball idols growing up were high flying athletic freaks like Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Kobe. Watching them throw done nasty dunks inspired late night dreams of myself doing the same in front of thousands in packed arenas. The unfortunate truth is that most of us will […]
The Jump Manual: An In Depth Review
Main Features 5 year warranty Height adjustment using broom stick from 8 to 10 feet Double spring rim offers mild dunking durability 44 inch acrylic backboard Attaches to 31 gallon roller base 3 piece round steel support pole We’ve discussed the Lifetime brand of basketball hoops many times here at […]
Lifetime 90023 Portable Basketball Hoop Review
Learn hoops from the best shooter in the game
Stephen Curry’s Masterclass Review
Pop-A-Shot: The Inventors of Arcade Basketball I’ve reviewed many basketball arcade games for this website, which led me to compile my top picks for best basketball arcade games. The truth is that I’ve been overall disappointed with the quality of arcade basketball games that I received to review. Many […]
Pop-A-Shot Basketball Arcade Review
Becoming the best basketball player you can be should be your top priority if you want to succeed in this game. While that statement may seem simple at first, the truth is that most players don’t really understand what skills are necessary to become better. Many players perfect street […]
Best Basketball Training Programs of 2018
Are you the type of basketball player who has all the skills but struggles with finishing at the rim? Sometimes who wins and loses is determined by athleticism no matter how much you practice shooting and dribbling. The best players are the planet are also some of the most relentless […]
The Four Best Vertical Jump Training Programs of 2018
As the game of basketball has progressed, the difficulty and the variety of offensive moves has increased. There was a time when a between the legs dribble was revolutionary. Now it is something you see all the time. The first time a player dribbled between their legs in a game […]
Between the Legs Dribble: Move of the Month
Another month closer to the start of the basketball season means it is time to really dig deep in your off season training so that when your big moment comes you can shine. In August’s version of Move of the Month, we are going to break down one of the […]
August Move of the Month: Fadeaway Jumper
Welcome to our June edition of our Move of the Month series. Today I want to discuss and shot that has become more popular over the years due to it being used frequently by shorter less explosive players. The shot I am talking about is the floater, also known as […]
June Move of the Month: Floater
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Baden Elite Indoor Basketball Bounce: 4.3/5 Grip: 5/5 Feel: 4.3/5 Durability: 4.5/5 Value: 3.8/5 Overall: 4.4/5 Main Features Hidden valve helps to minimize the chance for funky off-center bounces Cover is super tacky and will make it easy for most basketball players to grip or palm the Baden […]
Baden Elite Indoor Basketball Review
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Spalding TF-500 Basketball Review Bounce: 4.5/5 Grip: 4.3/5 Feel: 5/5 Durability: 5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.8/5 Main Features Shares lineage with the legendary Spalding TF-1000 indoor basketball Cover has the perfect balance between durability and feel for an indoor/outdoor basketball Value is decent with a price point around […]
Spalding TF-500 Basketball Review
Well we took a couple months off from our move of the month segment due to other commitments, but we are back for May! Today we are going to deep dive into one of the most fundamental dribbling moves used in basketball; the crossover. While discussing the crossover may seem […]
The Crossover Dribble: May Move of the Month
Main Features 72 inch tempered glass backboard that is 1/3 inch thick One-piece support pole system with a 6″ x 6″ square pole No padding on either the backboard of support pole Heavy-duty breakaway rim that is able to handle dunks Large in-ground basketball hoop that will take multiple people to […]
Goalsetter X672 In-Ground Basketball System
Full Review Main Features 24 and 16 inch backboard made from shatter resistant acrylic Breakaway metal rim that that has a 9 inch diameter Height adjustment mechanism can adjust height 13 inches up and down Wall mount system that uses two studs that are 16 inches from each other Comes with a 5 […]
RAMgoal Indoor Mini Basketball Hoop Review
As you may have noticed from previous articles I have an unhealthy fascination with the three point line and how it has changed the game within the last 10 years in dramatic ways. Most of this romantic obsession is due to my tendency to be drawn to analytics. The enhanced focus […]
Hot Take: Dunks Should Be Worth 3 Points
Well, I’m gonna make this brief. I’m not going to finish the Vert Shock program. I know you must be disappointed! The truth is I’m disappointed too, but this is just not the right time to complete this program. Unfortunately, life has gotten a little crazy and working on my […]
Vert Shock Challenge: Week 2
Back for another installment of move of the month, where we breakdown the steps to doing a basketball move. This month we are taking a closer look at the behind the back dribble. We’ve already featured the behind the back dribble in our five essential basketball moves article. When To […]
February Move of the Month: Behind the Back Dribble
I’m a Little Older for Vert Shock Here we go guys, my first installment of the Vert Shock Challenge. Today I wrapped up the Pre-Shock phase of the Vert Shock program. If you are unfamiliar with how the Vert Shock program is structured then I recommend you check out my […]
Vert Shock Challenge: Week 1
One of the most common questions I get from readers is tips on how to increase their vertical jump so that they can dunk. I’m going to be posting an article in the near that offers some tips on vertical jumping, but today I want to talk about a comprehensive […]
The Vert Shock Program: An Honest Review
There’s More to The Game Than Scoring When you watch a basketball game on television the focus too often is on scoring and who has the highest ppg. The truth is that scoring is only one aspect of a very complex and unique sport that is basketball. By focusing too […]
Why Passing is The Most Beautiful Part of Basketball
We hope that all the bestoutdoorbasketball.net visitors have had a happy holiday season and 2016 treated them well. Here’s to looking forward to what 2017 has in store. Today we are excited to bring you our second installment of bestoutdoorbasketball.net’s move of the month. If you missed our first move […]
BoB Move of the Month: Pump-Fake
If you visit BestOutdoorBasketball on a regular basis then you know we enjoy to test and review all products basketball. Our goal is to only recommend products that we feel are high quality and can help you get better at the game of basketball. However, today we are going to […]
Three Basketball Products You Don’t Need
We’re going to try something new here at BestOutdoorBasketball.net. Each month we will give you a new basketball move to add to your offensive arsenal. If you’ve visited our site before you know that we have several cool articles with tips on how to improve your game. The move of the […]
BoB Move of the Month: Step Back Jumper
Full Review Main Features 50 and 54 inch backboard versions that are both made of acrylic Infinity Edge backboard design that connects directly to the support frame for greater stability Some parts come preassembled allowing for this basketball hoop to be fully assembled in about 90 minutes Stabili-Frame which directly connects […]
Silverback NXT Portable Basketball Hoop
Every serious athlete is looking for a leg up on the competition these days. And getting that leg up seems to get harder and harder over time. Recently, we’ve seen the rise of young athletes choosing to focus on only one sport rather than play several, with the hope […]
POWERHANDZ Basketball Training Glove Review
Update Since writing this review we’ve read additional customer reviews of the Shaq Cyber Hoop Shot and have had more time to use this arcade basketball system. If we were writing this review today we would rate this hoop lower due to faulty welding on the rims. We used the unit for […]
Shaq Cyber Hoop Shot Basketball Arcade Review
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Baden Perfection Elite Indoor Basketball Bounce: [usr 4.5] Grip: [usr 4.5] Feel: [usr 5] Durability: [usr 4] Value: [usr 3.5] Overall: [usr 4.3] Main Features Features a recessed stealth air valve that […]
Baden Perfection Elite Indoor Basketball Review
We are always looking the next thing, and the next thing might just be the last thing in this case. As you can see in this video Shaq son and the son of the one and only “White Chocolate” play some hoops at Shaq’s court. Based on the video, Jason […]
Shaq and Jason William’s Kids Ball at Shaq’s Mansion
One of the most underrated and under-appreciated aspects of basketball is mental toughness. Take the one and only Michael Jordan for example, when we think of MJ what most likely comes to mind is his amazing high flying dunks and incredible athleticism. But the truth is that there have been […]
Five Ways to Become a Mentally Strong Basketball Player
Playing time; all basketball players want more of it. However, just because you want something does not mean it will be given to you. As with everything in the game of basketball, playing time is earned. If you find yourself spending more time on the pine than you would like, then we […]
5 Things To Do Now To Earn More Playing Time
Main Features 54 inch backboard that is made from tempered glass Two piece support pole system that is Dupont powder coated to prevent rusting Direct installation in-ground which maximizes stability, but can make installation more difficult Heavy-duty breakaway rim that can handle light to moderate dunking The Silverback SB54-IG comes […]
Review of the Silverback SB54-IG Basketball Hoop
We can’t say expect that any person could always predict the NBA Finals winner year after year, but we do think it is fairly reasonably to assume that even the worst fan would get a few right. Well, not if you’re Stephen A. Smith. In his usual brilliance, Stephen A.’s […]
Stephen A. Smith Can’t Predict a Finals Winner
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Under Armour 295 Basketball Bounce: 4/5 Grip: 4/5 Feel: 2.5/5 Durability: 5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 3.8/5 Main Features The Under Armour 295 features the UA Gripskin composite for optimal grip and feel Has deeper channel design and extra channels that feature the Under Armour logo Extra durability compared to […]
Under Armour 295 Basketball Review
As a point guard, I am always looking for techniques and drills to improve on my handle. A tight handle for point guards is the most important skills they can have on the offensive end. While taking poor shots is not a good strategy, turnovers are even bigger […]
5 Awesome Dribbling Drills to Get Your Handle Tight
On the cutting edge of basketball technology is the uprising of sensor embedded basketballs that allow you to track your shooting accuracy and improve your shooting game overall. The newest edition to this budding technology is the Wilson X Connected Basketball. A clear response to the successful 94Fifty Basketball, Wilson […]
Review of The Wilson X Connected Basketball
Full Review Main Features: Lifetime 51544 Front Court Portable Basketball System 50 Inch shatter proof backboard made from a polycarbonate material The basketball system is supported by a three piece steel support system that is powder coated 34 gallon base that features two plastic wheels to make transportation smoother Spring […]
Lifetime 51544 Front Court Portable Basketball Hoop Review
One of the more interesting stories out of the basketball world came from Ethan Strauss at ESPN about how Steph Curry ended up as the flagship athlete for Under Armour. As was the case with most NBA level basketball players, Nike had the upper-hand when it came to landing a […]
Nike Calls Steph Curry “Steph-on” In Shoe Meeting, Curry Leaves ...
Hey we’ve all been there. You make a move during a game of basketball and because of some unfortunate event your ankle snaps faster than cheap ply wood. A rolled ankle is nothing to mess with and it is important that if you have a history of ankle rolls that […]
Keep Those Ankle Tight: Five Best Basketball Ankle Braces
Main Features: Lifetime 90073 Solid steel orange rim Telescoping pole adjusts in height from 7.5 feet to 10 feet 44 inch acrylic backboard Attaches to 27 gallon roller base Portable basketball system for easy movement 5 year warranty If you have a beginning baller at your house that is looking […]