The document discusses basketball equipment and the use of polymers in sports. It describes the two main pieces of equipment in basketball - shoes and balls. Shoes help athletes be more flexible and balls are the key object used in the game. The history of shoes and balls is covered, noting how they have evolved over time. Polymers are highlighted for making basketballs bounce better and shoes more flexible. Polymers are also used in track and field surfaces to provide traction for athletes.

1. Basketball Sana Mohammed

2. Equipment used in my sport Ball Players Shoes Baskets http:// www.ducksters.com/sports/basketball_court.png

3. Two pieces of equipment The two pieces of equipment are Shoes- they are very important because it helps the athlete be more flexible. Ball- This is the most important object that is used for the game. The ball is hard and very bouncy. http://www.popculturepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/adidas-porsche-1.png

4. History of the two objects Sports shoes Shoes started out as sandals with no straps as the years went on people started using straps and covering their feet. http:// inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blshoe.htm Ball In the beginning the ball was just hard and lumpy, then people realized that they could use bouncy materials to pad the ball which helped the ball jump http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_ball http://www.kelseykerridge.co.uk/imagelibrary/Basketball%20Hoop%202.jpg

5. Use of polymers Polymers have helped by giving the basket ball more bounce and the shoes more flexibility. http://www.arkema-inc.com/index.cfm?pag =356 http://i.nuseek.com/images/template/360x318/hk_20080207_basketball.JPG

6. Polymers and outdoor track Polymers are used in track and fields to help the players get a sturdy foothold and play better. Usually this kind of polymer are used in football fields. http:// www.polymerambassadors.org/polymersonfield.pdf http://greenjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/synthetic-turf-lg.jpg