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Playing Basketball with Apple Watch?
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I copped a 38mm sport that I plan to use playing bball, vball and softball. That watch is going to take some massive punishment
I have wondered the same thing. I play ball about 3/4 times a week. I usually use a fitbit to track steps. I am a little worried the watch will get in the way. The fitbit tends to get pulled off from time to time. I will definitely give it a go with the apple watch though.
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haha. It should just track those steps (one would hope). Plus the added benefit of the HR monitor should help.
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haha. It should just track those steps (one would hope). Plus the added benefit of the HR monitor should help.
I'd put a wrist band over it for some protection, maybe something that won't hold the sweat right on it, too.
Someone somewhere (iMore?) said they wore it during roller derby and was happy with how it handled it. They did have it protected by something - I don't remember all the details.
Someone somewhere (iMore?) said they wore it during roller derby and was happy with how it handled it. They did have it protected by something - I don't remember all the details.
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haha. It should just track those steps (one would hope). Plus the added benefit of the HR monitor should help.[/QUOTE]
Yeah - I also hear the HR monitor kills your battery when in use for a couple hours (e.g. playing basketball). We'll see if they ever ship mine to me.
haha. It should just track those steps (one would hope). Plus the added benefit of the HR monitor should help.[/QUOTE]
Yeah - I also hear the HR monitor kills your battery when in use for a couple hours (e.g. playing basketball). We'll see if they ever ship mine to me.
basketball is way too much of a contact sport plus it inhibits wrist movement as well. even if you're careful you're one fall from breaking it, scratching it, or even injuring your wrist as you fall on it. i wouldn't do it but that's just me. (I play recreational ball once a week fwiw)
I've used my Apple Watch Sport 42mm for volleyball over the last few weeks and it held up great. I do have a screen protector on it though. However, my volleyball skills have not improved at all since wearing the watch. 
I recall someone saying they wore a wristband to protect the watch while playing basketball and it worked great for them.
I never wear a watch while hooping.
Can mess up your game and more so if somebody hits it or you accidentally hit them with it. It can cause damage.
If playing by yourself go for it. But would still be weird for me. Maybe on non shooting hand if anything.
I wear the double wide Nike Wristband over the watch while I play softball. Have played 4 games so far and been fine.
No you shouldn't,the fact that you're even considering it is appalling. you're going to be injuring players left to hard. you should never wear any watch or jewelry when you play. you're going to make someone get stitches.
no to mention you're going to fall sooner or later driving/finishing, fading away, defending, grabbing rebounds, dribbling.
even if you try to play safe you're not gonna help yourself sometimes. i wouldn't.
no to mention you're going to fall sooner or later driving/finishing, fading away, defending, grabbing rebounds, dribbling.
even if you try to play safe you're not gonna help yourself sometimes. i wouldn't.
I have a 42mm space grey sport and I play basketball at least 3 times a week with my apple watch on. I dont find it too bulky or anything...heck, I hardly notice I have it on.
I did buy a Spigen rugged armor case for it and it stays in my gym bag for contact sports, otherwise I dont plan on using it. I will say that I have started putting in on less and less because I dont really feel I need to put it on.
I would say it really depends on what type of player you are though. I am a pure shooter and spend most of my time behind the 3 point line (i.e. I'm not seeing a lot of contact). If you drive in a lot I would think the rugged armor like case would suit you well.
The case is pretty easy to put on. Just slide the straps off, put the case on, and then slide the straps back on. I don't notice a weight difference with this on either.
Hope this helps!
I did buy a Spigen rugged armor case for it and it stays in my gym bag for contact sports, otherwise I dont plan on using it. I will say that I have started putting in on less and less because I dont really feel I need to put it on.
I would say it really depends on what type of player you are though. I am a pure shooter and spend most of my time behind the 3 point line (i.e. I'm not seeing a lot of contact). If you drive in a lot I would think the rugged armor like case would suit you well.
The case is pretty easy to put on. Just slide the straps off, put the case on, and then slide the straps back on. I don't notice a weight difference with this on either.
Hope this helps!
i guess if you're just spotting up shooting, but its basketball, you're going to be in situations where you're going to have to beat someone off the dribble or you might get an open lane.
And the defense, stealing balls, falling down and wailing arms, trying to block. all those can give somebody stitches if hit in the face.
anyhow its still dangerous as hell for other players because they'll get hit.
seriously, i got hit by jewelry before, its not a joke. take our apple watch off for the consideration of others.
Where? I was looking for this information in the Apple Watch manual and I've not seen the word "basketball".
I also wonder what category should be used in the training app... Outdoor Run? Walk? Other? There is no specific category for sports such as tennis, basketball or soccer. Which category are you using?
this post kinda made me laugh - no offense.
I play basketball several times a week and get hurt (bruise, cut, scratch, sprain, hack, you name it) all the time. Someone wearing a watch is hardly a worry when the game is more than likely going to be physical.
You obviously never played much sports or at all as a kid. Wearing jewelry/watches while playing is something kids and adolescents do. They don't know any better.
I've seen guys get stitches, teeth knocked out, chipped because of things like watches and rings.
They're F*ing metal, I'm not sure how better to explain it, even a moron can realize how stupid it is. When you get hit in the face by a hand or arm at full speed it hurts, especially if its in the noise its going to maim you. Imagine full speed with a watch face or metal bracelet.
Yeah, you can picture whats going to happen. But its fine, people like you is what pretty much defines "natural selection".
Keep on playing with jewelry, have fun paying for some one else plastic surgery and hospital bills
Your statement is laughable in itself. Lol, you think a a tweak, push, sprain, bruise, or a cut is the same as getting your your face split open because you got hit by jewelry?
I mean i can't believe this is up for discussion. Yeah its going to get physical, its going to be even worse when your face gets fractured because you got hit in the face with an opponents arm full speed.
Yeah it definitely gets physical, thats why you're NOT supposed to wear jewelry when you play ANY sports that involve any type of contact.
Shattered my series 2 Nike plus edition playing a pickup game on my concrete court. Heft cost of 229 plus tax for replacement. Do not recommend without some protection on the watch.