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Basketball for 8 year old?
OK – Strange question I know LOL
We live in Melbourne Australia – Basketball was never very big here when I was growing up (brothers all played Football – Aussie Rules & Cricket) so really don’t know much about it as a sport (other then unlike netball they can bounce the ball and run with it! LOL)
My son – 8 years – is interested in playing (with kids at his school – making up a team!) … I think this is great (sport = active – ball skills, exercise, fun, social etc).. also not as much contact as footy!
BUT … what do I need to know? If anything LOL
Does it matter that he isn’t very tall? (just on average for his age)
Do they lower goal ring for kids?
Give him a basketball, go to the nearest court and see if he can shoot the ball into the basket. If he can do that, he’s ready for 8 year old basketball. Don’t have to worry about his height unless he wants to play competitive basketball in High School or College. Great exercise because your constantly running back and forth on the court. He’ll be a sweaty kid, though so be ready to do a lot of laundry.
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