America’s Favorite Noisemaker: What Thundersticks Are, Why You Need ‘Em, Where to Use ‘Em

Thundersticks - America's Favorite Noisemakers

When an NBA or college basketball player steps up to the line to take free throws during a game, the fans sitting behind the basket that he’s shooting at will do almost anything to distract them.

Fans will put their hands up in the air and scream and shout. They’ll also hold up signs and posters to try to break a player’s concentration. Some superfans have even stripped down to next to nothing to capture the attention of players.

But in recent years, using thundersticks has turned into one of the most effective ways to distract players. Thundersticks have also turned into one of the most popular ways for fans to make noise and show support for their own teams during sporting events.