MacGregor Intermediate Heavy Basketball – 28.5″ Weighted Training Ball

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Train Harder, Handle Better

Want to dribble faster, pass harder, and shoot with more power? The MacGregor Intermediate Heavy Basketball (28.5″) is an essential training tool designed to build hand strength, improve ball control, and develop passing precision. By training with a heavier ball, players can enhance muscle memory and endurance, making a regulation basketball feel lighter and easier to control during games.

Weighted Design for Strength & Skill Development

This heavier-than-standard basketball forces players to engage their fingers, wrists, and forearms, leading to:
🏀 Faster and more controlled dribbling
🏀 Stronger, more accurate passes
🏀 Improved shooting endurance and follow-through

By incorporating this weighted basketball into your regular training routine, you’ll develop elite-level ball-handling, passing, and shooting mechanics.

Official Intermediate Size for Real-Game Training

This 28.5-inch basketball is the official size and weight for:

• Women’s high school and college basketball
• Youth boys’ leagues (ages 12-14)

Training with the MacGregor Heavy Basketball ensures players build strength and control using the same size ball they’ll use in competition.

Durable Composite Cover for Indoor & Outdoor Use

Designed for both gym and outdoor courts, the composite leather cover provides a soft, game-like feel while offering excellent durability. Whether you’re training inside on hardwood or outside on concrete, this ball maintains grip, bounce, and performance.

Enhances Dribbling & Ball Control

If you want quicker hands and better control, training with a weighted ball makes a huge difference. The MacGregor Heavy Basketball helps players:
✅ Strengthen finger control for tighter dribbling
✅ Improve coordination for crossovers and quick moves
✅ Reduce turnovers by increasing ball security

Once you switch back to a standard basketball, your handles will feel lighter and faster.

Boosts Passing Power & Accuracy

A strong, accurate pass is essential in basketball. Training with a heavier ball helps players:
🏀 Develop stronger chest, bounce, and overhead passes
🏀 Improve wrist strength for quick, controlled releases
🏀 Increase endurance so passes stay crisp late in games

Practicing passing drills with this ball builds strength and accuracy for game-day performance.

Improves Shooting Endurance & Follow-Through

Shooting with a weighted basketball forces players to engage their legs, core, and arms to generate power. Training with this ball will:
🏀 Strengthen shooting muscles for increased range
🏀 Enhance follow-through mechanics for consistent accuracy
🏀 Build endurance for better shot performance in late-game situations

After training with the MacGregor Heavy Basketball, your shooting touch will feel lighter and more controlled with a standard ball.

Trusted by Coaches & Trainers for Skill Development

The MacGregor Intermediate Heavy Basketball is widely used by high school and college coaches, trainers, and serious athletes to improve ball-handling speed, passing strength, and shooting power. Adding weighted basketball drills to training routines is a proven method to enhance performance on the court.

Who Should Use the MacGregor Intermediate Heavy Basketball?

• Women’s basketball players in high school and college looking to improve strength and control
• Youth players (ages 12-14) transitioning to a heavier ball for better skill development
• Coaches and trainers looking for a proven training tool to develop stronger, more skilled players
• Serious athletes who want to improve dribbling, passing, and shooting strength

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use the MacGregor Heavy Basketball for actual games?
No, this is a training basketball only. It’s designed to help players build strength and control, but it is not meant for regulation gameplay.

2. How often should I train with a weighted basketball?
Most coaches recommend using the MacGregor Heavy Basketball a few times per week during dribbling, passing, and shooting drills. Avoid overuse and balance training with a regular basketball.

3. Does this basketball bounce the same as a standard ball?
Because of its extra weight, the MacGregor Heavy Basketball has a slightly lower bounce than a normal ball. This forces players to focus on control, hand positioning, and wrist strength during training.

If you’re looking to take your basketball skills to the next level, the MacGregor Intermediate Heavy Basketball (28.5″) is an essential training tool for building strength, increasing passing power, and improving shooting mechanics. Whether you’re a player, coach, or trainer, this weighted ball provides the resistance needed to develop elite-level skills.

Train smarter. Play stronger. Get your MacGregor Heavy Basketball today!

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