The Playbook

Tips, gift ideas and stories for basketball families. Written by a dad and his son who started a brand together.
Kid wearing the white Swish Squad Junior Squad hoodie, ready for basketball practice
What size basketball for kids? Ball sizes by age
Size 3, 5, 6 or 7? Our simple chart shows which basketball size fits your child at every age, from first bounces to club mini-basketball and beyond. Read more...
Two kids wearing Swish Squad T-shirts as basketball team warm-up kit
Basketball team kit for kids' clubs: how to order it
Ordering basketball team kit for a kids' club? Here's how to handle jersey number rules, size lists, timings and budget, with a sample price for a team of 12. Read more...
Kid wearing the navy Junior Squad basketball hoodie
Father and son matching shirts: basketball outfits for the whole family
Matching basketball gear for dads, mums and kids: how to pick it, what sizes to get, and family combos that save 10%. Read more...
Kid wearing a Stadium Legends basketball T-shirt
Basketball gifts for kids: 13 ideas they'll actually use
Stuck on what to get a kid who lives for basketball? Here are 13 gifts that get used every week, from the right-size ball to game-day gear, with ideas for... Read more...