Basketball Insider

What is Basketball?

• Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball through the defender’s hoop while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop.

Origin of the Game

The game of basketball as it is known today was created by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He used the sport of basketball to condition athlete during the cold winters since basketball is usually an indoor sport. The first public game of basketball was the year 1892 and the first professional league was then founded in 1898.

How to Play

When playing basketball it only takes a simple step process. All you need is a court, basketball, 10 people (unless you are playing a 1v1 or 3v3) split between two teams; 5 players each team.

You then start the game with a tip off, whoever receives the ball after tip off is on offense and the objective of the team with the ball is to score as quick as possible, each basket is worth 2 points unless it is from the three point line, or a free throw. Throughout the game the possession of the ball will go back and forth between the two teams because of turnovers, scoring, out of bounds etc. During the game one should be able to pass, shoot and dribble which is known as the triple threat stance. As one team has possession the other team is playing defense against their opponents trying to get the ball back and restrict the other team from scoring. The game can either go on for two halves or four quarters and during that time both teams have an equal chance at winning. May the best team win. PLAY HARD OR GO HOME!

Why do we play basketball & Why is it the best?

• Physical Fitness/Staying Active
• Mental
• Team Building Skills
• Social Skills
• Fun & Cheap

Basketball is one of the best sports and as many people may disagree, basketball players will for sure stand on that opinion. For one, it is one of the easiest sports to learn and almost everyone can play it. It is one of the well generated sports for both genders and can be played indoor or outdoor. Not only is it one of the easiest, there are great benefits to the game of basketball (listed above) and is apart of American culture and in today’s society and past history many legends, such as Kobe Bryant have came about from the great game of basketball. Rest easy KOBE #24 #MAMBAFOREVER

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