Maddie Callahan Coach Cook BASKETBALL The American sport of basketball has come a long way since it was invented by James Naismith in 1891. Originally‚ the game was played with a soccer ball and peach baskets instead of a backboard and rim. There were no holes in the baskets and a ladder was used to retrieve the ball if it did stay in the basket. There were about fifty players on opposing teams and players who committed fouls were sent to a hockey-like penalty box. Today the game has changed
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Basketball From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article is about the sport. For the ball used in the sport‚ see Basketball (ball). For other uses‚ see Basketball (disambiguation). Page semi-protected Basketball Jordan by Lipofsky 16577.jpg Michael Jordan goes for a slam dunk at the old Boston Garden Highest governing body FIBA First played 1891‚ Springfield‚ Massachusetts‚ U.S. Characteristics Contact Contact Team members 10-20 (5 on court) Mixed gender Single Categorization Indoor
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first basketball tournament in the history of the Olympic games during the 1936 Berlin edition where basketball was played outdoors on lawn tennis courts (which was terribly hampered by a bad rainy weather) and there were still no seats for spectators. Dr. James Naismith‚ acknowledged as the inventor of the beautiful game of basketball‚ was present at the Berlin Olympic basketball competitions and handed out the medals to the winning basketball teams. The 1936 Philippine Olympic basketball team‚
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BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES BASKETBALL Colten McDermott HPED 315 2-May-12 Biomechanical Principles In Basketball Basketball is a very competitive and popular sport in our society today. The NBA playoffs are going on right now and it has proved to be a very physical and intense post season. This sport takes an extreme amount of talent‚ coordination‚ and athletic ability to become a champion. There are a few biomechanical principles that are present during the game of basketball that help these athletes
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Basketball Basketball was created a simple game. The primary objective was to place a ball‚ without dribbling‚ into a peach basket. However‚ like Darwin’s theory of man‚ basketball has evolved into the most exciting exhibition of athletic ability. Basketball has seen many rule changes‚ because of the increasing ability of the players. Basketball is a melting pot‚ where black‚ white‚ and European people excel. This is a sport that is color-blind. This sport
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damaging today ’s society. Addictions are a fast growing concern‚ it has branched off and caused many problems whether it be related to drugs‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ sex‚ Internet‚ or eating. Addictions are something society faces everyday. Although there are many reasons behind why addiction are growing‚ and where they stemmed from‚ today ’s society has focused primarily on how someone with an addictions problem can seek help. Also the many Gaps and Barriers around addictions are enabling people who wish
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12/1/14 BASKETBALL Basketball has served an important role in society. For many years basketball has been an enjoyable sport for one to play and watch. From an early age‚ children who participate in this team sport learn the values of teamwork‚ discipline‚ leadership‚ and effective communication. Basketball helps bring people from all over the world together‚ despite any differences. Basketball is still being remembered and watched today through its history‚ games‚ and players. Basketball was originated
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Introduction Basketball is a team sport‚ the objective being to shoot a ball through a basket horizontally positioned to score points while following a set of rules. Two teams of five players play on a marked rectangular court with a basket at each width end. A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket during regular play. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins‚ but additional time (overtime) may be issued when the game ends with a draw. The ball can
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I. Introduction Basketball Over the years since basketball was invented‚ its popularity has gotten very big. The game is played all over the world and has made a lot of people rich through its many professional leagues. The National Basketball Association is‚ by far‚ the most popular league in the world‚ but a lot of people like to watch college‚ high school‚ and recreational basketball as much. The game of basketball is one of the most popular and exciting games to watch or play on any
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November 8 2012 Mrs.Chaffin Point Guard The point guard position is an important position in the game of basketball. A point guard is sometimes referred to as the “General‚” because they are usually the leader of the team and call the shots. Without a good point guard‚ it becomes a lot harder to keep control of the game. The point guard position is the most vital position in the game of basketball. Most people do not understand the importance of a point guard or the qualities it takes. People assume
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