Proper Basketball Attire

Proper basketball attire is very important as the sport is very competitive. Injuries may occur due to unsafe attire.

Basketball players should wear:

Shorts that are firm at the waist and cover the thigh area to the knee.
A well fitted shirt or jersey. (never long sleeve)
Shirt or Jersey must be tucked into shorts.
Headbands are permitted.
Socks as protection from shoes. (There is no limit on the height of the socks)
Proper basketball shoes with strong grip. Should be firmly tied around the foot and NOT loose.
Wrist bands, watches, ear rings, nose rings, should not be worn during games as they pose a safety threat.
In some cases (outdoor basketball etc.) players may wear track pants without buttons on the side (rip-off pants).