The Evolution of Basketball Basketball has been played over 100 years and it is one of the most widely played sports in the world. James A. Naismith started basketball in December 1891. He tried to make a sport that would be played between football and baseball seasons. It should be indoors‚ due to the weather. He made the rules on December 21‚ 1891. Naismith declined the name Naismith ball. A player suggested the name of basketball. Naismith wanted two square crates but
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The Physics of Basketball Brittney LeBlanc Physics 122 Physics comes into play throughout our lives‚ in absolutely everything we do‚ especially in sports such as basketball. Although you do not need to be a physician to become a basketball player‚ if you understand the basic physics of basketball‚ it can be very beneficial to your game. Specifically‚ understanding the physics behind shooting‚ passing‚ and dribbling the basketball. A Canadian named‚ Dr. James Naismith‚ was instructed to create an
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Lizzie Janes Drugs and Behavior Within Hollywood’s movies depiction of drug addiction‚ many have failed to represent all true aspects that come along with such lifestyles. The movie‚ The Basketball Diaries‚ is based off a novel Jim Carroll wrote from his own diary entries. As a teenager growing up in the sixties‚ Carroll reveals his progression of drug abuse which eventually leads him addicted to heroin.Heroin is a white powder derived from morphine found in opium. It is commonly prescribed
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Types of Forces Used in Basketball Forces are found everywhere‚ but of course‚ you can`t see them. They act on you for example if you are waking there are many forces that act`s on you. If they are not involved you can`t wake. Let`s talk about the forces that are involved in basketball. Basketball is a very enthusiastic sport and you must try it‚ you are not going to regrets. Basketball has original thirteen rules‚ but I am just going to mention 10 of them. 1- The ball can be thrown in any direction
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Comparison and Contrast: Football and basketball Sports have been played all over the world for hundreds of years. Football and basketball are two of the most common sports that are played in many parts of the world. Some of them are played individually‚ whereas others are played in teams against another team. Some of them are very popular and most sports provide many benefits to anyone who plays them. The best way the to select which of the two sports you should play is to know the characteristics
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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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Basketball Positions Basketball is one of the most interesting sports in the world to watch or even play‚ but it’s not that interesting if you don’t understand it. For those who have just seen this sport in action on television or just watch your buddies play a pick-up game; don’t you ever wonder‚ why does this player go here or what does that guy do on the court? I’m here to explain all of that so you completely understand the role of each player on the court. They would usually number the players
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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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