All you need is a rubber ball with a packed down dirt area, or maybe a paved area, which is better. you dont even need a basket because you can just work on your dribbling, but if you havea basket, that is better A lot of guys like wearing cut off t-shirts and shorts with high top Basketball shoes, but that is up to you. Having the court (pavement/concrete) painted with the 3 point and free throw lines is optional too. Oh and yeah, you need to know how to play or you will get owned and burned a lot! Work on your free throws first, and build to 2/field goals (or jumpers/j's ) and then work on your 3 pointers (3's or trifectors). I probably overdid it, but oh well!
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If you are doing basketball like for the city or your school then you will need shorts, basketball shoes, and a basketball (If they don't have enough, usually they do though). If you are doing it with friends or family or by yourself, you don't have to have shorts but it's easier to run in and you don't need basketball shoes especially if you are outside because if you use your shoes outside, they won't be able to do as well inside. Finally, obviously if you don't have a basketball, you need one.
*Also, if you're thinking about joining a team be prepared for fitness training and some small fees for the coach, equipment, etc.
You need a court and a basketball, the right clothes to wear, people to play with, you need to know the rules, a hoop, the right shoes, and a good attitude.