Basketball players use their hands because the sleeves interfere with the Angle at which their arms are raised (some volleyball players also roll up their sleeves when spiking the ball), but soccer doesn't have to worry about that at all.Another point is that football matches are played outdoors, where the effects of the weather on the players (such as heat insulation) can be controlled, whereas basketball arenas with constant temperatures are not.Basketball jackets have no sleeves or are simply vest style. Football jackets have short sleeves. Basketball shorts vary in length, from knee length to thigh length, depending on the uniform.
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