Pickup basketball
Shooting hoops and joining casual half-court games at public courts.
Pickup basketball
- To start
- $30
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- It comes with people built in.
- There's a real game to win.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something for any weather
- You want something gentle on your body
Heads upHard on the joints, or easy to fall and get hurt
What it feels like
Pickup basketballAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$30Cheaper to start than 55% of hobbies
NothingAll of the cost is upfront
$30About $0.29 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Shoot around at a public court, then join a casual half-court game.
1 hour or moreOut and aboutVery easy to start
Questions
How much does pickup basketball cost to start?
About $30 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, and nothing each month after that.
How much time does pickup basketball take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do pickup basketball?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is pickup basketball good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Shoot around at a public court, then join a casual half-court game.
Do I need other people for pickup basketball?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.