I started playing Basketball when I was about 7 Years old when me and my brother got a Basketball hoop and I use to play Basketball at my Aunty's house. I enjoy Basketball because I like sport and I am good at aiming.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
There Are Different Kinds Of Basketball
- Water basketball
- Water basketball, played in a swimming pool, merges basketball and water polo rules.
- Beach basketball
- A modified version of basketball, played on beaches, was invented by Philip Bryant. Beach basketball is played in a circular court with no backboard on the goal, no out-of-bounds rule with the ball movement to be done via passes or 2½ steps, as dribbling is next to impossible on a soft surface.
- Dunk Hoops
- Dunk Hoops (aka Dunk Ball) is a variation of the game of basketball, played on basketball hoops with lowered (under basketball regulation 10 feet) rims. It originated when the popularity of the slam dunk grew and was developed to create better chances for dunks with lowered rims and using altered goaltending rules.
- Slamball
- Slamball is full-contact basketball, with trampolines. Points are scored by playing the ball through the net, as in basketball, though the point-scoring rules are modified. The main differences from the parent sport is the court; below the padded basketball rim and backboard are four trampolines set into the floor which serve to propel players to great heights for slam dunks. The rules also permit some physical contact between the members of the four-player teams.
- Streetball
- Streetball is a less formal variant of basketball, played on playgrounds and in gymnasiums across the world. Often only one half of the court is used, but otherwise the rules of the game are very similar to those of basketball. The number of participants in a game, or a run, may range from one defender and one person on offense (known as one on one) to two full teams of five each. Streetball is a very popular game worldwide, and some cities in the United States have organized streetball programs, such as midnight basketball. Many cities also host their own weekend-long streetball tournaments.
- Unicycle Basketball
- Unicycle basketball is played using a regulation basketball on a regular basketball court with the same rules, for example, one must dribble the ball whilst riding. There are a number of rules that are particular to unicycle basketball as well, for example, a player must have at least one foot on a pedal when in-bounding the ball. Unicycle basketball is usually played using 24" or smaller unicycles, and using plastic pedals, both to preserve the court and the players' shins. In North America, popular unicycle basketball games are organized
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Basketball Court Size
A regulation basketball court in international games is 91.9 feet long (28.01 metres) and 49.2 feet wide (14.99 metres). In the NBA and NCAA the court is 94 feet by 50 feet. Most courts have wood flooring, usually constructed from maple planks running in the same direction as the longer court dimension. The name and logo of the home team is usually painted on or around the center circle.
Basketball Creator
The creator of basketball was James Naismith. He created Basketball in the year 1891 in early in december. He was trying to keep his P.E class busy on a rainy day. He wanted an indoor game to keep his students occupied and at good levels of fitness during the long New England winters. He wrote the basic rules and nailed a peach basket onto a 10 foot (3.05m) elevated track. Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball. It wasn't until late 1950's that Tony Hinkle introduced the orange ball that we use now as it is easy to see.
Dribbling was not used in the game until the 1950's when the shape of the ball was improved.The peach baskets were used until 1906 when they were replaced with metal hoops and backboards.
Dribbling was not used in the game until the 1950's when the shape of the ball was improved.The peach baskets were used until 1906 when they were replaced with metal hoops and backboards.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport, the objective being to shoot a ball through a basket horizontally positioned to score points while following a set of rules. Usually, two teams of five players play on a marked rectangular court with a basket at each width end. Basketball is one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports.
A regulation basketball hoop consists of a rim 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and 10 feet (3.0 m) high mounted to a backboard. A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket during regular play. A field goal scores two points for the shooting team if a player is touching or closer to the basket than the three-point line, and three points (known commonly as a 3 pointer or three) if the player is behind the three-point line. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but additional time (overtime) may be issued when the game ends with a draw. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or throwing (passing) it to a team mate. It is a violation to move without dribbling the ball (travelling), to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling (double dribble).
Numerous violations are called "fouls." Disruptive physical contact (a personal foul) is penalized, and a free throw is usually awarded to an offensive player if he is fouled while shooting the ball. A technical foul may also be issued when certain infractions occur, most commonly for unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of a player or coach. A technical foul gives the opposing team a free throw, and the opposing team also retains possession of the ball.
Basketball has evolved many commonly used techniques of shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding, as well as specialized player positions and offensive and defensive structures (player positioning) and techniques. Typically, the tallest members of a team will play "center", "power forward" or "small forward" positions, while shorter players or those who possess the best ball handling skills and speed play "point guard" or "shooting guard".
While competitive basketball is carefully regulated, numerous variations of basketball have developed for casual play. Competitive basketball is primarily an indoor sport played on a carefully marked and maintained basketball court, but less regulated variations are often played outdoors in both inner city and remote areas.
A regulation basketball hoop consists of a rim 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and 10 feet (3.0 m) high mounted to a backboard. A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket during regular play. A field goal scores two points for the shooting team if a player is touching or closer to the basket than the three-point line, and three points (known commonly as a 3 pointer or three) if the player is behind the three-point line. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but additional time (overtime) may be issued when the game ends with a draw. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or throwing (passing) it to a team mate. It is a violation to move without dribbling the ball (travelling), to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling (double dribble).
Numerous violations are called "fouls." Disruptive physical contact (a personal foul) is penalized, and a free throw is usually awarded to an offensive player if he is fouled while shooting the ball. A technical foul may also be issued when certain infractions occur, most commonly for unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of a player or coach. A technical foul gives the opposing team a free throw, and the opposing team also retains possession of the ball.
Basketball has evolved many commonly used techniques of shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding, as well as specialized player positions and offensive and defensive structures (player positioning) and techniques. Typically, the tallest members of a team will play "center", "power forward" or "small forward" positions, while shorter players or those who possess the best ball handling skills and speed play "point guard" or "shooting guard".
While competitive basketball is carefully regulated, numerous variations of basketball have developed for casual play. Competitive basketball is primarily an indoor sport played on a carefully marked and maintained basketball court, but less regulated variations are often played outdoors in both inner city and remote areas.
Basketball
 Michael Jordan goes for a slam dunk at the old Boston Garden | |
| Highest governing body | FIBA |
|---|---|
| First played | 1891, Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Contact |
| Team members | 10-20 (5 on court) |
| Mixed gender | Single |
| Categorization | Indoor (mainly) or Outdoor (Streetball) |
| Equipment | Baskeball |
| Olympic | Demonstrated in the 1904 and 1924 Summer Olympics Part of the Summer Olympic programme since 1936 |
Sunday, February 17, 2013
My Favorite Basketball Players
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MICHAEL JORDAN
Born: February 17, 1963 (age 50)
Height: 1.98 m
Weight: 97.976 kg High School: Emsley A. Laney in Wilmington North Carolina College: University of North Carolina Teams Michael Jordan Has Played For: Chicago Bulls,Washington Wizards NBA Debut: October 26 1984 Retired: 10/6/93 Nickname: Air Jordan |
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KOBE BRYANT
Born: August 23, 1978 (age 34)
Height: 1.98 m
Weight: 93.0 kg High School: Lower Merion High School He started playing for the Lakers when he was only 17 years and 5 months Nicknames: Ocho, The Dagger, Izzo, Neo, Mr. 81 |
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| LEBRON JAMES
Born: December 30, 1984 (age 28),
Height: 2.03 m
Weight: 108.4 kg Teams Lebron James HasPlayed For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat High School: St. Vincent–St. Mary HS (Akron, Ohio) Nicknames: King James, The Akron Hammer, The L-Train |
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