2. WhereDid
Basketball
Originated
In December 1891, the genius, Dr. James Naismith created the game of basketball.
Naismith was a Canadian-born, physical education teacher. He conducted the
YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts. He loved sports, he couldn’t live without
them. Many college-student-athletes attended his recreational enter, which lead to
Naismith seeking out ideas to keep these athletes in shape during the long-cold
winder months. Naismith, being the sports fanatic he is, created a new indoor
game. He nailed two peach baskets onto a lower balcony rail, which was
approximately 10 feet. A man was assigned to remove the ball from the peach
basketball when it was scored. It was a few years later where the bottom of the
basketball was cut and let the balls fall loose. The baskets were nailed to balconies,
which lead to people interfering with the game. This lead to a backboard being
introduced, negates interferences and allows for an aid for the players as well.
Naismith drew up 13 original rules to the game. However, these rules have
dramatically changed throughout the years, in order to adapt to the modern day.
3. How isBasketballplayed?
Five on Five, team sport.
The objection of the game is to outscore one’s opponent by throwing the
ball into the opponents basket, while trying to defend your own.
Game begins with both team lining-up at half-court and the referee
tossing the ball up for jump ball.
You can score by 2 point baskets or three point baskets by shooting
further away from the line. ( 3-pt line is 23 feet and 9 inches around the
arch) .
Every time one’s opponent scores a successful basketball, the opposing
team has to inbound the ball under the basket.
Games in the NBA are played in 4 quarters, each 12 minutes in length.
In college the game consists of two halves, each 20 minutes. Clock stops
when the ball is “dead,” meaning the ball went out of bounds or a foul
was called.
Teams switch baskets at half-time
Three official reefers are present at a game, with one-lead referee.
They are able to call fouls, which lead to two free throws.
Technical fouls are given when a coach or player is not showing correct
on-court conduct.
4. Positions
Point Guard: Usually the shortest and fastest player
on the team. Control the team’s offense and gets
players to the spots they need to be. They are an
extension of the coach.
Shooting Guard: High volume of shots on offense,
usually the best shooter on the court. May guard the
opponent's best player.
Small Forward: This is an all around guy: passes,
rebounds and guard the other team’s best player.
Primarily scores on cuts to the basket and dribble
presentation.
Power Forward: Plays with their back to the basket,
but they also have the ability to shoot from the
outside. Usually a tall and strong player.
Center: Tallest player on the team. Uses their height
and size to score the ball. Protects the paint and rim.
Positions
6. MyBasketball
Career
I started playing since 2nd grade, but my first
official basketball game was at Center Courts in
5th grade.
Attended Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
for middle school and played every year, varsity
as a freshman.
Transferred to Heritage sophomore year, played
JV my first year. Ended up playing varsity
junior and senior year ( All-conference first team
).
After high school, I attended Massanutten
Military Academy for a post-graduate year.
Finally, I am here as a Delta Pioneer and play
for the Men's basketball Team.
Also played AAU basketball for Tri-City Heat
from 5th - 12th grade.
7. WhyIplay?
Basketball has brought my lifelong friends.
Being around your teammates.
Enjoy competing at a high level against competition.
It opens and allows me to explore different
opportunities.
Taught me many life lessons, such as teamwork, time-
management and many others, not just on the court
but off the court.
Taught me hard work and being extremely discipline.
Main thing is, it teaches you how to preform under
pressure.
