Since its beginning over a century ago‚ basketball has evolved from a simple form of exercise with only a few rules to a highly competitive and complex national sport. Basketball was invented by James Naismith at a YMCA in Springfield‚ Massachusetts‚ in 1891 (Fox 11-13). It began as an activity for the “‘ball-game’ void” months of winter (Hanson 65)‚ and Naismith had five standards for the game. He wanted a ball that could be handled by a player’s hands; no one was to run with the ball‚ and anyone
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Basketball at the collegiate level is not an easy task for any player‚ now getting there is even harder. I know from experience that going to practice‚ school‚ games and traveling consumes almost all of a players’ time. Once a player signs that letter of intent‚ they are saying they are ready to take on that sport like a full time job‚ which it is and more. From my observation hours‚ I have witnessed that some of the players from UTPB’s Women’s Basketball Program are not ready to take on all of the
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BASKETBALL SKILLS OUTLINE Here is a short outline of the skills you will be working on during our basketball unit. DRIBBLING • Use fingerpads (tips) • Bend knees • Keep your head up • Dribble up to your waist • Push ball down (curl fingers around ball-do not slap) SHOOTING- PUSH SHOT • Feet in a front to back stance • Bend knees • Use your strong hand-guide hand • Push ball softly in the air • Follow through PASSING- Chest Pass
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Rolanda McPherson February 6‚ 2015 Prof. Worley English101.17 Literacy Narrative Essay For the love of basketball Sprinting down the court‚ I turn around and notice the large‚ orange‚ ball quickly approaching me! Panicking‚ I still managed to stretch my arms out to catch the ball. The ball touches my fingers then slips right through my hands! “Catch the ball before you shoot!” I can hear my angry coach yelling at me. I began to gain frustration and disappointment because I felt as if I failed
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Write an essay on basketball history and how the game has changed over time. Basketball was invented in December 1891 and it first played with a soccer ball. Each team had nine players and the baskets were wooden peached ones hung up on walls. Double dribbling was allowed and after every score there would be a center jump line. The ball could be thrown in any direction by both hands. The ball could also be batted in any direction with one or both hands but never the fists. A player could not
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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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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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THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE Expository texts‚ by definition‚ analyse and explain information to enlighten or educate its readers. This type of text often provides readers with deeper insights about a subject. In The Happiest Refugee written by Anh Do‚ his experiences are used to show the struggles to live a new life in a foreign country. With the conventions such as first-person perspective‚ colloquial language and anecdotal evidence‚ Do ’s expository text positions readers to be inspired and amused. At
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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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as a team. If we speak about team game then football and basketball‚ both needs no introducction‚ as both of these sports are known for their billions fans around the world. I am going to talk here about football and basketball which‚ without any doubts are one of the best and big games around the world If we talk about similarities then both of these teams are famous across the globe. In United states they are highly popular
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