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While full-court basketball is played with two hoops, one at each end of a 94 feet (29 m) long court, it’s only necessary to have one hoop to play a half-court pick-up game, or to shoot around with friends.
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Choose a size 6 ball for boys ages 12-14, or for girls and women ages 12 and up, including high school through professional level basketball. For high school through professional level men's basketball, choose a size 7 ball.
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