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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In the National Basketball Association (NBA)‚ it is very common to see a professional in the game of basketball to constantly make mistakes and break the rules of the game they not only love but get paid millions to play. There are fights‚ obscene gestures towards referees‚ and even instances where some of the most basic fundamentals of the game of basketball are forgotten. When it comes to basketball most people can tell you the following: you have to dribble the ball to advance it legally up the
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THE YEAR OF 1989 BY DAMIAN The Boston Celtics went 52 and 30. But they did not when the nba championship the Detroit pistons did. The Boston Celtics had Larry bird a feature nba hall of famer. In the nfl the 49ers won the super bowl against the denver broncos. But loe Montana was the season mvp annt 52 and 30. But they did not when the nba championship the Detroit pistons did. The Boston Celtics had Larry bird a feature nba hall of famer. In the nfl the 49ers won the super bowl against the denver
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Michael Jordan‚ one of the greatest players to ever play the game‚ stated this quote. Many basketball players go through arduous practices and work outs to ultimately get acknowledged. It is more likely for people to be driven to be successful through a continuation of failures and losses. MJ does a great job motivating individuals to work hard and put forth only the best effort. Not only does this apply in basketball‚ but it also applies to everything in life. This sport requires much patience and teamwork
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Basketball Unlike most sports that were formed gradually over time or from a combination of other sports. If basketball wasn’t created in that way‚ then how was basketball created? It all started in 1891 when Dr. James Naismith was given the task of creating a safe indoor game to keep track and field runners in shape over the winter. Naismith created basketball from a game he used to play in his childhood called Duck on a Rock. The goal of Duck on a Rock was to throw stones to hit a target
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American Medical Association 10 Questions Assignment 1. Who founded the AMA? Nathan Smith Davis founded the AMA. 2. How many people are appointed on the AMA’s Board of Trustees Twenty two men and women comprise the board. 3. What is the House of Delegates when it comes to the AMA? The House of Delegates is the principal policy-making body of the American Medical Association. They transact all business of the Association not otherwise specifically provided for in this
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The History of Basketball Basketball has been a part of American pastime throughout the many generations‚ but it wasn’t always loved and accepted by the American people. Throughout the many challenges that the game of basketball faced it still overcame adversity and turned into something so beautiful and successful. The evolution of American basketball can be read as a "text" to reveal the character of American popular culture during the 20th century. Through an analysis of the history of basketball
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when I was preparing to try out for the high school basketball team upon entering my freshman year. I was never able to make it past tryouts in my previous years due to the fact that I was overweight‚ out of shape‚ unhealthy‚ and terrible at basketball. So I decided that the summer before I began high school and started tryouts that I was going to get in the best possible shape I could that summer and concentrate only on improving my basketball skills and fundamentals. I was still extremely untalented
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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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The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States and Canada.[1] It is the world’s largest association of psychologists with around 137‚000 members including scientists‚ educators‚ clinicians‚ consultants and students. The APA has an annual budget of around $115m. There are 54 divisions of the APA—interest groups covering different subspecialties of psychology or topical areas.[2] Mission[edit] The mission
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