ASTM F2772-24: Indoor Sports Floor Performance Properties
If you have ever watched a basketball player leap across the court or felt a volleyball spring off the gym floor, you know there is…
ANSI | Eye Protection | Sports
ASTM F803-25: Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
As the crowd roars, you signal to your teammate, eyes locked on the ball, ready to make your move. But suddenly, a fast-moving basketball strikes…
ASTM F3731-24: Wall Mounted Basketball Backstops
Whether you are designing a gym for a school, university, recreational center, or community facility, one thing remains constant: the importance of high-quality basketball backstops…
History of Basketball & Key Safety Standards for Equipment
The odds of picking a perfect 64-team bracket for March Madness are 1 in 9.2 quintillion. This tournament has not only showcased some of the…
ASTM F3683-24: Basketball and Volleyball Terminology
Basketball and volleyball each originated in Massachusetts in the late 19th century; both sports were created by pioneering physical directors. ASTM F3683-24: Standard Terminology Relating…
ASTM F1882-15: Residential Basketball Systems
Soccer balls were the original basketball that at time had laces; peach baskets were the original basketball hoop. It was not until the 1950s when…