Het beste buiten basketbalveld in Londen

Waar zijn de beste basketbalvelden in Londen?

If you live in the Greater London area there are plenty of locations with thriving basketball communities. From the leafy surroundings of Ravenscourt Park to the towering corporate buildings of Canary Wharf, the London basketball scene offers a wide range of options for enthusiastic ballers.

Wat heeft een buiten basketbalveld nodig?

The first thing any basketball player does when they arrive on an outdoor court, is assess the standard of the basketball hoops. The hoops need to be robust enough to withstand the impact from thousands of high arcing shots and thunderous dunks. But in turn, the hoop must provide a soft response to a 3 point shot so it doesn’t aggressively bounce away after a missed attempt. The rim should be reasonably gentle on the hands when grabbed, so skin isn’t torn away during relentless dunk practice. An outdoor 180 degree breakaway rim is guaranteed to get bonus points as it provides a level of professionalism to the outdoor experience.

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Shooting the basketball is arguably the most important basketball skill, and one of the most difficult techniques to master. A basketball hoop that makes shooting even more challenging can be frustrating for developing players. An experienced baller will be familiar with ‘double rims’, which demand an accurate and high arcing shot. A flat connection with this stiffer style of hoop system will almost certainly lead to a missed shot attempt. If you can consistently score on a ‘double rim’ then you can shoot on any type of hoop. However, if given the choice, most players would avoid these stubborn rims.

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The second thing a basketball player looks at is the flooring. A flat basketball court with no gravel and free from fallen leaves and twigs is always appreciated. A surface with good grip that allows for fast stops and safe take-offs. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to play on a slippery surface.  

A player’s ideal court will also have clear court markings that provide enough width to ensure you can successfully shoot a corner 3 point shot without simultaneously being out of bounds. Reconstructing Ray Allen’s clutch game-tying shot for Miami in 2013 (bekijk het hier) zou onmogelijk zijn op een smalle baan zonder dat iemand "out of bounds!" roept.

Waar zijn de top 5 basketbalvelden in Londen?

Ducketts Common, Noord Londen

Harringay Ladder, Londen N15 3NX

Commonly known as “TPL” as it is located directly opposite Turnpike Lane Station on the Piccadilly Line, the courts at Ducketts Common have a rich history in London’s streetball culture. This court was refurbished in 2012 which turned an already well used basketball space into an attractive iconic streetball arena.

TPL courts feature breakaway rims with the American playground style gooseneck posts. The two full courts have FIBA regulation court markings on a concrete surface which all allows for highly competitive games to be played.

With the courts being close to the roadside, there is a real urban experience as the London buses drive by. Many pedestrians walk passed the court on their way to the high-street shops. The courts at TPL are frequently used to host outdoor basketball tournaments.

Finsbury Park, Noord Londen

94 Endymion Rd, Finsbury Park, Londen N4 4LX

Located in the middle of Finsbury Park, the attractive layout and isolation provide for a peaceful experience. Players can compete or work on their skills free from distractions.

The FIBA regulation court markings, gooseneck posts and breakaway hoops make a great outdoor basketball experience.  Despite there being some ‘double rims’ in the mix, there are a number of breakaway rims available which significantly reduce any potential disappointment.

The courts at Finsbury Park hosted the Ball Out 3×3 Finals in the summer of 2021.

Bank Street Park, Centraal Londen

10 Bank St, London E14 4AD

Situated amongst the towering corporate buildings of Canary Wharf, the Bank Street Park half court has been a huge hit. The unique location, purpose-built playing area, eye-catching court design and an adapted MegaSlam 72 hoop system makes it an engaging and exciting space.

Installed by OnCourt, the court opened in June 2021 and originally, was only meant to be up for six months. With it being such a great success, Canary Wharf will keep the court open until at least the end of summer of 2022.  It would be incredible to have more collaborations like this and see several pop-up half courts around the city.

Ravenscourt Park, West Londen

Paddenswick Rd, London W6 0UA

Ravenscourt Park, waarschijnlijk de beste outdoor basketbalvelden van West-Londen, heeft een sterke gemeenschap van basketballers die de hele dag wedstrijden spelen. Het aantrekkelijke park maakt het ook een geweldige plek voor een familiedagje uit met een picknick. Met de vele beschikbare hoepels zal het niet moeilijk zijn om een speelveld te vinden.

De velden in Ravenscourt werden als een van de eerste in de moderne tijd opgeknapt en kunnen nu wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken. Desondanks blijft het park een geweldige Londense hotspot om na het werk of in het weekend een balletje te slaan.

Clapham Common, Zuid Londen

Clapham Common, Londen SW4 0QZ

The launch of the newly refurbished Clapham Common basketball courts was an exciting event in November 2021. With an existing strong streetball community, the new ‘Hoopsfix” courts at Clapham Common will be an awesome space to host summer events. The height adjustable Sureshot hoop systems mean that games, tournaments and events for younger players will now be accessible to that demographic.

Clapham Common is een aantrekkelijke plek om met het gezin te gaan picknicken en zal in de lente- en zomermaanden dan ook een populaire speelplek zijn.