History of Basketball The history of basketball is the most interesting thing. James Naismith was the inventor and it was invented in 1891 in Springfield‚ Massachusetts. The game of basketball grew very quickly and finally became very popular in the 20th century. Basketball got popular in America and eventually spread throughout the world. As it progressed through colleges‚ it eventually became a pro sport in 1946. What is the origin of basketball and how did it begin? Who created the National
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mindsets? When you have a fixed mindset‚ you believe that “your qualities are carved in stone” (Dweck‚ 2007‚ pg. 6). Someone with a fixed mindset is always trying to prove themselves over and over again (Dweck‚ 2007). Let’s take my situation with basketball for example. I played one year and decided that I was too short to play on a team. I had heard that short people couldn’t play well. I didn’t think I was capable of being on a team‚ and I decided to quit playing all together. Another person may
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Is Not Enough Love can be described as the intense feeling of bottomless affection. Love can also be a tender‚ zealous affection for another person. However‚ love can be classified to many categories depending on the conditions or situations. Love is significance in human life because it makes people feel complete and satisfied. Love is universal because it is felt by every living organism on earth. Love can be appreciation‚ self confidence and satisfaction. However‚ when love is not enough it can
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Basketball is my favorite sport‚ and I am hooked on it. Not only a popular Olympic event‚ it is also a beneficial daily exercise to help people keep fit and have fun. The graceful basketball games have always been a favorite for the spectators‚ and they are always a crowd of pleasers. Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet high mounted to a backboard at each end. A team can
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"The World Is Not Enough" is a great action-adventure movie with exciting stunt scenes‚ exotic locations‚ beautiful women and traditional Bond one-liners. Pierce Brosnan carries on the role of the world’s most famous secret agent‚ James Bond in which was established by Sean Connery in 1962’s "Doctor No". Since it is also the 19th installment to the longest running film series in history‚ comparing this one to the older movies is like comparing one athlete to another. But hey‚ I guess that’s the fun
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(1-2)—Lester 24‚ Hwang 12‚ Perkins 5‚ Perry‚ Nelson‚ Staudinger 3‚ Pierzchalski 2‚ Davidson 2‚ Laubscher 8‚ Marino 11. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/dec/01/high-school-report-kington-scores-big-road-win/?partner=RSS#ixzz2EFGfNjb2 Boys basketball: CK buries NK Central Kitsap bolted to a 19-point first quarter lead and beat North Kitsap 81-61 in a nonleague game in Poulsbo. North coach Tony Chisholm said the Vikings adjusted to Central’s speed and played the Cougars on fairly even terms
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What do you think when it comes to basketball? Is it safe? There are certain guidelines you should follow in order to be safe in basketball games‚ and practices. Trust me. I’ve had plenty of experiences. Being safe on the court means having awareness. There is a long standing belief that basketball is not a contact sport. Basketball is CLEARLY a contact sport‚ especially when rebounding the ball. You must learn how to be physical and aggressive without committing a foul. You can only get five fouls
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Basketball vs. Volleyball Two friends playing different sports argue which sport out of basketball and volleyball is better. Basketball and volleyball are very popular and well known sports that are important icons for entertainment purposes. Both sports were originated during the similar time period between 1891 and 1895. Although basketball and volleyball are excellent pastimes and seem like they have much in common they differ in how the players are positioned in the game‚ the scoring system
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How to Be a Better Basketball Player Basketball is a fun sport that anyone can play. It takes a lot of energy‚ strength‚ and hard work to be successful. Here are a few tips to help you improve your shooting. When you shoot a basketball‚ it should be a technique that you use every time you shoot. To be a good basketball player‚ you have to start off with shooting the right way. The right way to shoot is only using one hand and using your other hand to hold the ball in place. Shooting with
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The Long Residuals of Basketball With 25‚000 dollars‚ one could buy a luxury car or even put a down payment on a home. On Christmas Day though‚ that was the amount of money spent on a pair of courtside seats to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Miami Heat in the Staples Center (ticketmaster.com). From high school to the professional level‚ contemporary basketball maintains a distinct level of media attention and focus unlike any other sport. High-flying dunks and last second buzzer beaters
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