Basketball
Often referred to as “Wheelchair Basketball”
Possibly the most famous of the wheelchair sports, wheelchair basketball is a wildly intense court sport that can be played almost anywhere. With only a couple rule modifications from the able-bodied format, it is easy to see why this is one of the most watched Paralympic sports. Many can get started through a local league, and adjustable sport chairs allow beginners to find their settings before going full custom.

General Sport Chairs
Like many court sports, a specialized chair is often only necessary at the elite level. However, it’s adisable to make sure your sport chair has two features: basketball wings (the front guard bar) and anti-tippers (rear tip wheels).

Basketball Chairs
Basketball chairs are very similar to general sport chairs, with a few customizations that aid in the contact-heavy nature and high-reach scenarios of basketball.

Pro Basketball
These chairs take the specialties of a basketball chair to the max. All custom measurements and extra durable.
Equipment Info
Check out the equipment options available. Each one varies based on level of injury, but there’s something for everyone. Try a few different styles, and decide which is best for you.
Starting to Get Gear Envy?
The KBF Active Fund funds 100% of need for eligible SCI applicants to purchase their own adaptive sports equipment.
Instructional Videos
We’ve partnered with the world-class wheelchair basketball teams at the University of Arizona to create in-depth resources for all aspects of basketball. Learn more about their UA Adaptive Athletics here.
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Basketball Basics: Shooting

Basketball Basics: Dribbling

Basketball Basics: Picking & Sealing

Basketball Basics: Spacing

Chair Transfer: Abigayle

Chair Transfer: Hunter (T6)

Chair Transfer: Ny'Kol (T8)

Tips: Tilting - Blaise

Tips: Bounce Turn - Ny'Kol

Tips: Recovering from a Fall - Ben (L5)

Tips: Ball Pickup

Rules & Competitive Overview

Classification System

Equipment: Chair Taper

Equipment: High vs. Low Pointer Chairs

Equipment: Leg Straps

Equipment: Chest Straps
