Basketball players in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, can now enjoy the sport without bringing a ball, thanks to a new basketball-sharing service.

A trade company has introduced lockers with basketballs at the city's public and campus courts.

Users can borrow and return a basketball through the company's WeChat account after paying a deposit of 29 yuan ($4.20). A basketball costs 1.5 yuan for half an hour, according to a report by Beijing Youth Daily.