answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The assumption is that since women are generally smaller and weaker than men and have smaller hands, they need a smaller and lighter ball. Since the diameter of the rim is the same for men and women, the degree of difficulty in scoring a goal is not as great for the women. This is why many purists do not grant validity to overall NCAA "women versus men" records and achievements. When Chamique Holdsclaw was accorded the distinction of being the all-time scorer at the University of Tennessee (passing Alan Houston), many people felt that this honour was not deserved since she had a distinct advantage over Houston by using a smaller ball and thereby a larger target. The only way to truly "level the playing field" would be to use slightly smaller rims for the women, making the degree of difficulty comparable to that of the men.

User Avatar

Wiki User

18y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

The degree of difficulty is reduced by using a smaller ball since the size of the rim remains the same. That is why the women's NCAA Basketball scoring records should be separate from the men's because of the degree of difficulty. I recall many people applauding Chamique Holdsclaw and calling her the greatest scorer in Tennessee U history when she passed Alan Houston's record but I do not think that is a valid record. The reason often given is that women's hands are smaller and need a smaller ball than the men. I agree with that but the women's hoop (rim) should be made smaller too making the degree of difficulty equal to the men. It would take two maintenance people ten minutes on a 12 foot ladder to switch the rims before a game. Case closed !

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

There are different sizes of basketballs. Rather than girl's vs. boy's, it is a matter of age and size of the players. Boys and girls ages 12 and under use a ball that is about 27.5 inches in circumference. Woman and boys/girls ages 12 to 14 use a ball that is about 29 inches in circumference while men use one that is about 30 inches.

It also depends on the organization making the rules for game play.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

The women's size basketball is merely 1 inch smaller in circumference and about 1 ounce lighter.

Much smaller

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Yes, the basketball that the WNBA use is slightly smaller than what the NBA uses.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Women use smaller ball but same size basket

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

18y ago

Yes

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

no

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

yes

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Anonymous

Lvl 1
3y ago

No

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does the WNBA use a smaller basketball than the NBA?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why does the WNBA use a smaller basketball than the NBA?

AnswerWomen's hands are smaller. and its easier to play with


What is the WNBA?

The Women's National Basketball Association(WNBA) is the NBA for women basketball players


What is an nba women basketball player?

She is a WNBA player.


How does basketball affect our lives?

The wnba and the nba fans or not.


What is the size of an professional basketball?

NBA- 29.5 and WNBA- 28.5


Why they say that basketball is for men only?

Then they are wrong. Basketball is for men and women. That is why they have the NBA and WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association).


Education trainng for a basketball player?

There is no education required for basketball players. Other than basketball knowledge, there is no education required. Thus, many players do not have college degrees (in the NBA or WNBA).


Why do guy basketball players get paid more than girl basketball players?

Because the market for NBA games is larger than WNBA games, therefore, they make more money.


Why are there more male basketball team than females teams?

nba has been around for many many years... while wnba has only been around for 10 or so.... wnba hasn't gained as much popularity as oppose 2 nba.. therefore at this time wnba has less teams.


How many pound a basketball weigh?

It depends on whether the ball is NBA sized, WNBA sized or Highschool and Middle school. It depends on whether the ball is NBA sized, WNBA sized or Highschool and Middle school.


What percentage of female basketball players who play in college make it to WNBA?

none. -_- this is correct but not because women aren't good basketball players. It's because the NBA is for men only. Women play in the WNBA: Women's National Basketball Association


What kind kind of sizes are there for a basketball?

There are two different basketball sizes, a guys ball and a girls ball, girls will have the inscription 28.5 on it and are a smaller standard size then a mens ball. those are the two different sizes