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Weighted Basketball The Weighted Basketball That Builds Stronger Passes, Harder Dribbles, and Tougher Rebounders A weighted basketball is a training ball that weighs about twice a regulation ball, so every pass, dribble, and rebound takes real force. Run your normal drills with it, switch back to a regular ball, and the game ball feels light and easy. The HoopsKing HeavyTrainer comes in a men's 29.5 inch 3 lb ball and a women's and youth 28.5 inch 2.75 lb ball, in durable rubber or premium indoor composite leather, from $39.99. Choose Size and Material Rubber plays anywhere and costs less. Composite leather has the soft, tacky feel of a game ball for indoor training. Why it works Train with resistance, switch back to a normal ball, and everything feels lighter and quicker. It is the simplest way to add strength work to the drills your team already runs. About twice the weight of a regulation ball Builds passing power, a tighter handle, and stronger rebounding Fits the passing, dribbling, and rebounding drills you already run Men's 29.5 inch and women's or youth 28.5 inch sizes Rubber for indoor and outdoor, or composite leather for a premium indoor feel No extra equipment and no wasted practice time How Does a Weighted Basketball Sharpen Your Passing? The most common passing problem is weak, loopy passes that get picked off. Reminders alone rarely fix it. A weighted basketball does, fast. Players have to snap the ball with real power to complete the same passes at game spacing. After a few reps with the heavy ball, the regulation ball feels light and passes come out with more zip and accuracy. Coaching point: keep players at true game spacing during weighted passing drills, so the added force carries straight over to live play. How Do You Build Stronger Ball Handling? Listen to elite ball handlers and you hear how hard the ball hits the floor. A harder dribble returns to the hand faster, which means more control and quicker moves. Dribbling a weighted basketball forces players to pound the ball to keep control, building wrist, hand, and finger strength. Back on a regular ball, their handle is tighter and quicker. Coaching point: for the fastest gains, use two weighted balls for two-ball dribbling. It doubles the strength work per rep. From our athletes See a Trainer Put It to Work @coreysilverstrom on TikTok How Does It Build Tougher Rebounders? Rebounding is aggression plus control. The heavier ball makes players squeeze harder and fight to secure it, building the hand and forearm strength that turns tips into caught rebounds. After weighted reps, grabbing and protecting a regulation ball feels effortless, and your team starts winning the boards. Coaching point: finish every weighted rebound with a strong chin it and pivot before the outlet, so control becomes a habit. Rubber or composite Which Weighted Basketball Is Right for Indoor Play? Both balls are the same size and weight and build the same strength. The difference is the cover, and it comes down to where you train and the feel you want. On price, the rubber ball is $39.99 and the composite leather is $53.00, so the composite runs about $13 more for the game ball feel. Rubber vs composite leather weighted basketball Material Rubber, $39.99 Composite Leather, $53.00 Cover Durable rubber Premium composite (PU) leather Feel Firm and grippy Soft, tacky, game ball feel Best for Indoor and outdoor courts Indoor hardwood Durability Takes a beating anywhere Best on clean indoor floors Sizes 29.5 in 3 lb, 28.5 in 2.75 lb 29.5 in 3 lb, 28.5 in 2.75 lb Composite Leather, the Indoor Weighted Basketball Our composite leather HeavyTrainer is the indoor pick. It has the soft, tacky feel of a premium indoor game ball, so drills translate straight to game day on a wood floor. Men's 29.5 inch 3 lb and women's 28.5 inch 2.75 lb. $53.00. Rubber, Indoor and Outdoor The rubber HeavyTrainer is tough and takes a beating on any surface, indoor hardwood or the outdoor blacktop. It is the budget friendly choice and the same men's and women's sizes. $39.99. Coaching point: training mostly in the gym? Go composite leather for the game ball feel. Splitting time between the gym and outdoor courts? The rubber ball holds up anywhere. Composite in action See the Composite Leather Ball on the Floor See it in action How Do Players Train With the Composite Ball? Watch 4 beginner heavy ball exercises for ball control from @kosportstv, one of our HoopsKing creators, training with the composite leather weighted basketball. Run the same drills with your players, then switch back to a regulation ball and feel the difference. @kosportstv on Instagram (opens in new tab) Coaching point: start each drill slow and controlled with the heavy ball, then add speed once players can keep it tight to the body. What you get What Makes the HeavyTrainer Work? Better passing powerForces harder, faster passes that hold up under game pressure. Stronger ball handlingBuilds the wrist, hand, and finger strength behind a quick, tight handle. Tougher reboundingGrip and forearm strength to secure the ball with authority. Real arm strengthTrains forearms and wrists for better overall ball control. Fits your drillsUse it in the passing, dribbling, and rebounding drills you already run. Sizes and materialsMen's 29.5 inch 3 lb and women's 28.5 inch 2.75 lb, in rubber or composite leather. Sizes and specs Which Size and Material Should You Pick? Men's, 29.5 inch, 3 lbs Official men's size at roughly twice the weight of a regulation ball. Best for high school, college, and adult players. Rubber $39.99 or composite leather $53.00. Women's and Youth, 28.5 inch, 2.75 lbs Official women's size, and the right choice for youth players who want to build strength early. Rubber $39.99 or composite leather $53.00. Tip: the ball is sold individually. Coaches usually grab two so they can run two-ball passing and dribbling drills and speed up development. Outfitting a whole team? Skip the one at a time cart and get the 15 ball weighted basketball team pack, in your choice of size and rubber or composite leather, so every player trains at once. Shop the 15 Ball Team Pack Choose Size and Material Weighted Basketball FAQ How heavy is a weighted basketball?The HeavyTrainer men's 29.5 inch ball weighs 3 lbs, about twice a regulation basketball (roughly 1.4 lbs). The women's and youth 28.5 inch ball weighs 2.75 lbs. Both come in rubber or composite leather. Can you shoot with a weighted basketball?It is built for passing, ball handling, and rebounding, not full range game shooting. Light form shooting from 5 feet and in is fine to build wrist and finger strength, but do your regular shooting work with a regulation ball. What is a weighted basketball used for?Adding resistance to normal drills. Train with the heavy ball, then switch to a regular ball and players pass, dribble, and rebound with noticeably more strength and speed. Is a composite leather weighted basketball good for indoor training?Yes. The composite leather HeavyTrainer is our indoor weighted basketball. It has the soft, tacky feel of a premium indoor game ball, so it is the top pick for gym practice. The rubber version handles both indoor and outdoor courts and is the more budget friendly option. What is the difference between the rubber and composite leather ball?Same sizes and weights, different cover. Rubber is durable and works indoor and outdoor for $39.99. Composite leather has a premium indoor feel that is closest to a game ball for $53.00. Both build the same strength. How is a weighted basketball different from a regular basketball?Same size and feel, about double the weight. That extra load is what forces the strength and control gains. Which size weighted basketball should I get?Men's 29.5 inch 3 lb for high school and up. Women's and youth 28.5 inch 2.75 lb for female players and younger athletes. How do I train with a weighted basketball?Use it in your standard passing, dribbling, and rebounding drills, then switch back to a regulation ball so players feel the difference in live play. Train smarter Stop the lazy passes, weak dribbles, and soft rebounds Add the weighted basketball to practice this week and watch your players build the strength, control, and confidence to dominate the court. Get Your Weighted Basketball

Left-Hand & Right-Hand Placement Guide Help Your Player Build a Shot That Looks Right From the Start The HoopsKing Hands On Shooter gives young players a simple visual guide for where both hands belong on the ball. It helps train shooting-hand placement, guide-hand control, weak-hand layups, and one-hand passing with the left or right hand. Right-Hand Placement Left-Hand Placement Shooting Form Weak-Hand Layups One-Hand Passing Online Training Access Included Choose Your Ball Size Above See the 3 Playing Time Killers See the Training Ball The Ball Shows Them Where Both Hands Go Instead of guessing, overthinking, or practicing bad habits alone, players can line up their shooting hand and guide hand with the printed guides. The ball can also be used to train left-hand and right-hand control for layups and one-hand passing. For Parents Who Care About the Details Most Shooting Habits Are Built When No Coach Is Watching Camps and trainers can help, but the real difference is usually built in the quiet reps away from practice. That is where many young players either repeat the right habits or accidentally groove the wrong ones. ✓ Gives players a visual reminder for shooting hand and guide hand placement. ✓ Helps players understand how both hands should work together on the ball. ✓ Supports left-hand and right-hand control for layups and one-hand passing drills. ✓ Helps parents support shooting development without needing to correct every rep. ! A Simple Ball Can Prevent a Lot of Sloppy Reps The goal is not to make practice complicated. The goal is to make correct hand placement obvious, repeatable, and easy for a young player to check on their own. The Ball Becomes the Reminder When the hand guides are printed directly on the basketball, the player can see the correction before the shot, layup, or one-hand pass ever leaves their hand. Avoid the Habits Coaches Notice Fast The 3 Playing Time Killers This Ball Helps Attack Shooting form is the main reason to buy it. But the same hand-placement guide also helps players work on two other skills coaches notice quickly: weak-hand layups and passing under pressure. 1 Not Being a Reliable Shooter Bad shooting habits can stick for years. The Hands On Shooter gives players a simple place to start: put the shooting hand and guide hand where they belong and repeat clean form. 2 Struggling With Weak-Hand Layups Coaches quickly see who can finish from both sides of the court. The printed hands help players work on left-hand and right-hand control near the rim. 3 Passing Poorly Against Pressure Players who can step through pressure and deliver a strong one-hand pass are more useful against defense. The ball helps train right-hand and left-hand passing control. Simple Enough for Daily Reps Shooting Form Becomes Easier to Repeat The player does not need a complicated lesson every time they pick up a ball. They can look at the printed guides, place both hands correctly, and start building cleaner habits one rep at a time. Place the Shooting Hand Line up the shooting hand with the printed guide so the ball starts in a more consistent position. Set the Guide Hand The off-hand guide reminds players not to let the support hand take over the shot. Train Both Left and Right Hand Control Use the printed guides to work on left-hand and right-hand layups, one-hand passing, and better ball control habits. Repeat Close-Range Form Reps Use short, controlled form shooting first so players can feel the correct hand placement before moving farther away. Select Your Size Above Included Bonus Online Access to Fundamentals of Shooting The Hands On Shooter includes online access to the Fundamentals of Shooting training video, so parents and players can follow along and understand how to use the ball for better shooting-form reps. ✓ Online access only. ✓ Designed to help parents teach shooting basics in short daily sessions. ✓ Uses the Hands On Shooter so the player can follow the hand-placement cues. ✓ Reinforces how the shooting hand and guide hand work together on the ball. A Training Tool Plus a Teaching System The ball gives the visual reminder. The online access gives parents and players the instruction to make those reps more focused. That is a better setup than handing a young player a regular ball and hoping the form fixes itself. Get the Ball + Online Access Choose the Right Ball Available in Youth, Women’s, and Men’s Sizes Select the size and feel that fits your player. Rubber options are durable and budget-friendly, while composite leather options offer an upgraded game-ball feel. Option Best For Material Training Focus Youth 27.5 Younger players learning shooting fundamentals Rubber or Composite Leather Shooting hand placement, guide hand control, left-hand and right-hand layup feel 28.5 Girls/women’s size basketball players and players who train with a 28.5 ball Rubber or Composite Leather Form shooting, one-hand passing control, weak-hand layups from both sides 29.5 Boys/men’s size basketball players Rubber Consistent hand placement, shooting mechanics, left-hand and right-hand passing control Better Than Guessing Ordinary Balls Don’t Correct Hand Placement A regular basketball gives no feedback. The Hands On Shooter gives the player a visual target every time they pick it up, whether they are practicing shooting form, left-hand finishes, right-hand finishes, or one-hand passing. More Focused Form Reps Instead of just shooting over and over, the player sees exactly where the shooting hand and guide hand should start before the shot. Both Hands Get Attention The ball helps players build confidence using the right hand and left hand, which matters for finishing, passing, and becoming harder to guard. Better Parent Support Parents do not have to be shooting experts to help reinforce the basics. The hand guides make the correction easier to see. Habits Coaches Appreciate Players who can shoot with cleaner mechanics, finish with either hand, and pass against pressure are easier to trust in real basketball situations. Simple Daily Repetition The best training tools are easy to use often. This ball makes every short practice session more purposeful. Built for Real Basketball Skills Shooting, finishing, and passing are all connected by hand control. This ball keeps the focus on skills that show up in games. Questions Parents Ask Is the Hands On Shooter Right for Your Player? Use it as a simple daily training reminder for shooting form, weak-hand layups, left-hand and right-hand control, and one-hand passing habits. Who should use the HoopsKing Hands On Shooter? It is best for youth and developing players who are still building shooting fundamentals. Parents, coaches, and trainers can use it to help players understand where both hands belong on the ball. Does it work for both left-handed and right-handed players? Yes. The ball is designed to help players understand left-hand and right-hand placement. It can be used for shooting-form reps, left-hand and right-hand layups, and one-hand passing control with either hand. Is this mainly a shooting basketball? Yes. The main purpose is helping players learn better shooting hand and guide hand placement. It also supports weak-hand layup practice and one-hand passing control. Does the ball guarantee better shooting? No training aid can guarantee results. The Hands On Shooter gives players a simple visual cue so their practice reps are more focused and consistent. What is included with the bonus training? Online access to the Fundamentals of Shooting video is included. It is separate training access designed to help parents and players understand how to use the ball for shooting-form development. Which size should I choose? Younger players commonly use 27.5. Many girls/women’s players use 28.5. Boys/men’s regulation size is 29.5. Choose the size your player normally trains and plays with. Should players use this for full-speed shooting? Start with controlled form shooting and close-range reps so the player can feel the hand placement. As the habit improves, it can be worked into normal shooting practice. Give Your Player a Ball That Teaches Every Time They Pick It Up The HoopsKing Hands On Shooter helps players see the correct hand placement, build more focused shooting reps, and work on left-hand and right-hand skills coaches notice fast. Choose Your Size Above Review the 3 Key Skills Shooting Aids Find the Right Shooting Aid for Your Shot This is one of more than a dozen HoopsKing basketball shooting aids and shot trainers. Compare shooting-hand and guide-hand trainers, finger spacers, free throw trainers, and shooting machines in one place. Shop All Shooting Aids

HoopsKing Big ShotTrain Big.Find Your Rhythm. The 33-inch oversized training basketball gives shooting practice a different challenge. Start close, work on your arc, then switch back to your regular ball. Choose Your Big Shot The Slump Buster BallGet Your Shot Back on Track Struggling to make shots? Practice with Big Shot, then return to your regular basketball. The regular ball can feel smaller and easier to handle as you rebuild rhythm and confidence. 1. START CLOSETake 10 controlled reps with Big Shot. 2. SWITCH BALLSTake 10 reps with your regular basketball. 3. FIND YOUR RHYTHMFocus on clean form and a comfortable release. Bigger Ball. Same Hoop.Change the Challenge Big Shot measures 33 inches around, compared with a 29.5-inch men's regulation ball. Its oversized design challenges shooting accuracy without any rim attachment or setup. 33 inches is the circumference. Weight is approximately the same as a regular basketball. Coach + ParentWork on Your Arc Keep shooting reps controlled and close to the basket. Use your normal shooting-hand and guide-hand placement while a coach or parent helps you stay focused. Players. Trainers. Teams.More Ways to Train Add Big Shot to ball-handling and passing drills, individual workouts, or small-group training. Give athletes room to move and progress at their own pace. One ball per purchase. Multiple balls illustrate a training session. Choose Your FeelComposite or Rubber Composite leather: a softer, game-like feel for indoor training. Rubber: for indoor and outdoor practice. Both versions have a 33-inch circumference. Select an available material above. Choose Your Material Online Training IncludedA Ball. A Plan. Get Big Shot training video access with drills for shooting, handling, and passing. Includes one ball in your selected material and online training access. Regular comparison balls, hoops, devices, and other equipment are not included. No physical DVD. See It in ActionWatch Big Shot Training 33 Inches AroundOversized training design One BallYour selected material Online TrainingVideo access included Good Questions Is 33 inches the ball's diameter?No. It is the circumference—the distance around the ball.Which material should I choose?Choose composite leather for indoor practice or rubber for indoor and outdoor use. Available options appear in the material selector above.How should I start?Start with controlled close-range shooting, then switch back to your regular ball. You can also use Big Shot for handling and passing practice. Train Big. Find Your Rhythm. Make Big Shot part of your next practice. Choose Your Big Shot Shooting Aids Find the Right Shooting Aid for Your Shot This is one of more than a dozen HoopsKing basketball shooting aids and shot trainers. Compare shooting-hand and guide-hand trainers, finger spacers, free throw trainers, and shooting machines in one place. Shop All Shooting Aids

The Indoor Hands On Shooter has the Built in Coach for Proper Hand Placement...So Your Child Learn to Shoot Correctly from the Beginning Indoor basketball with proper hand placement for right and left handed shooters. Available in 27.5 and 28.5 inch size. Shooting Aids Find the Right Shooting Aid for Your Shot This is one of more than a dozen HoopsKing basketball shooting aids and shot trainers. Compare shooting-hand and guide-hand trainers, finger spacers, free throw trainers, and shooting machines in one place. Shop All Shooting Aids

PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE Coated High Density Foam Basketball What athletes touch first often shapes how confidently they play. When equipment feels right from the first rep, practices sharpen and the whole program feels more professional. Coated High Density Foam Basketball gives coaches, teachers, and athletes a more dependable option across PE classes, practices, and active play. safe for Indoor and Outdoor Play: The soft. the high-density foam core provides a consistent weight, similar to a regulation. Why It Earns Its Place Safe for Indoor and Outdoor Play: The soft Develop Shooting Skills: The high-density foam core provides a consistent weight, similar to a regulation basketball Perfect Size for Small Hands: Sized at a child-friendly size 3 Classic Fun: The bright orange color adds a touch of classic basketball style, making dribbling The gear your athletes use becomes part of how they judge the standard around them. Choose equipment that signals preparation, consistency, and trust.

PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE Intermediate Cordley Composite Basketball What athletes touch first often shapes how confidently they play. When equipment feels right from the first rep, practices sharpen and the whole program feels more professional. Intermediate Cordley Composite Basketball gives coaches, teachers, and athletes a more dependable option across PE classes, practices, and active play. cordley composite cover for durable indoor/outdoor play. 2-ply butyl bladder helps improve air retention. Why It Earns Its Place Cordley composite cover for durable indoor/outdoor play 2-ply butyl bladder helps improve air retention 28.5-inch intermediate size suits developing players Built for athletes moving toward higher-level game feel The gear your athletes use becomes part of how they judge the standard around them. Choose equipment that signals preparation, consistency, and trust.