West Fourth Street Courts
The West Fourth Street Courts, also known as "The Cage", are a notable public athletic venue for amateur basketball in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. "The Cage" has become one of the most important tournament sites for the citywide "Streetball" amateur basketball tournament, and is noted for its non-regulation size. Due to its small size, there is a greater emphasis on physical play, commonly referred to as "banging inside." The sidelines are often overlooked during gameplay. Given the high number of players participating, competition for playing time is intense, and those who lose typically do not get a second chance to play. The courts are located over the New York City Subway's West Fourth Street–Washington Square station (), whose entrance is adjacent to the courts. Media
Numerous national commercials have been shot at The Cage. Former NBA players Anthony Mason and Smush Parker are some of the nationally recognized players to learn their tough style of play from The Cage. The court is depicted in NBA Street V3 and is a playable court in the game. References

External links
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Sports venues in Manhattan
Greenwich Village
Basketball venues in New York City
Streetball