4 Best Methods To Pump Your Basketball Without A Needle

Before you play basketball, you make sure that your ball is in good shape and has enough air pressure. You don’t want to ruin your basketball practice because of your ball. You also want to prevent your ball to be flat because you don’t want to disappoint your friends that invite you to play. Of course, you want to inflate your ball to prevent this, but you only know how to pump a basketball with a needle and a basketball pump. But what if you don’t have a needle? What will you do next?

This scenario happened to me, and it is frustrating. I don’t know that time that I can pump my basketball without a needle. However, while I am growing up, I have garnered enough knowledge from the internet including pumping a basketball without a needle. I will show you the tips and tricks where you can pump your basketball without a needle. Let’s go!

Method 1: Use Compressed Air

If you don’t have a needle and a basketball pump, this is good for you. A can of compressed air is the quickest and less hassle way to pump your basketball without a needle, and it is handy. You can bring this thing with you anywhere you go to play basketball. You can get this in any sports store, and you can buy this at a very affordable price. 

Things You Need:

• Your Basketball
• Can of compressed air
• If your ball is incredibly flat, you will need another compressed air can

How To Execute:

1. Check your basketball if it is mild flat only or if it is a hundred percent flat
2. Use one if it is mild flat only but use a couple if it is hundred percent flat
3. Put the straw of the can inside the basketball 
4. Start to press the trigger to release the air from the can to the basketball. Make sure to do it slowly for the best results. 
5. Check the ball if it is inflated, if yes, then remove the straw and hit the court

Method 2: Balloon Mania

Another idea to pump your basketball is with the use of balloons. For me, it is the hardest method to pump a basketball without a needle, but for some people, it may not be hard. If your pump is broken then this method is right for you. Another thing is this requires lots of things, and you should do this at home where you can have balloons.

Things You Need:

• Your basketball
• The Balloon
• A paper clip or clamp
• A straw or coffee stirrer

How To Execute:

1. Blow up the balloon with enough amount of air inside
2. After that, do not tie it but use the clamp or the paper clip to close it up temporarily
3. Once the balloon is temporarily closed, connect the thin straw or stirrer to the balloon, and put it inside the hole of the basketball
4. Take off the clip or the clamp so the air of the balloon will begin to flow inside the basketball
5. Do this many times and check if the air of your ball is enough for you
6. After that, hit the court again

Method 3: Go to a Bike Shop, Gas Station, Or Vulcanizing Shop

This is the best and easiest method if you don’t have a needle to pump your basketball and if you want a hassle-free pumping. Another thing why this is helpful is if you don’t have money to buy any compressed can or balloons. If you are outside, going to the basketball court, and your ball is flat, make sure to go to the nearest bike shop or gas station. These shops surely have a pump and needle. The hard part about this method is if there are no any of these shops nearby. However, if you are lucky to find one then use that opportunity to pump your basketball. 

Things You Need:

• Your basketball
• Of course, your legs for walking

How To Execute:

1. Find the nearest bike shop, vulcanizing shop, or gas station
2. Ask them politely and nicely if they can help you to pump your ball
3. If yes, then go for it
4. After your basketball is fully pumped and they don’t charge you, make sure to thank them by giving them some coins for their cigarettes or buy something small from their shop

Method 4: Ink Tube From A Pen

If you don’t have a pump and you don’t have a needle, this method is for you. All you need is the tube inside a pen that holds the ink. You should do this at home or anywhere you can find a pen. If you find a pen with ink, make sure to drain the ink first before using it. But if you found a pen with no ink at all, then use it as a needle easily.

Things You Need:

• Ink Tube
• Your basketball

How To Execute:

1. Cut the front of the pen to create another hole
2. Make sure to drain the ink first if it has
3. Place the ink tube into the air hole of the basketball
4. After putting the ink tube into the ball, start blowing it 
5. Once the ball’s air pressure is enough for you, start to hit the court and play

Final Thoughts

This guide is probably the best guide on the internet. I hope this guide can help you to pump your basketball without a needle. Before doing various methods up there, make sure to keep yourself and your basketball safe. 

Do you have any methods in mind? Feel free to share with us in the comments section below!