1. BASKETBALL By Carson Zamarron

3. Naismith needed to find a sport that could be played indoors during the winter months

4. Wanted to create a game of skill instead of strength

5. First game was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets for the hoopsInformation from www.kansasheritage.org/

6. High School Basketball Four 8 minute quarters Court is 84 feet long and 50 feet wide 3 point line is 19 feet 9 inches away from hoop No shot clock Same for both boys and girls Boy’s basketball diameter=29.5 inches Girl’s basketball diameter=28.5 inches Information from www.sportsknowhow.com/

8. Court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide

9. 3 point line is 20 feet 9 inches away from hoop

10. 35 second shot clock

11. Basketball diameter=29.5 inches

12. Two 20 minute halves

13. Court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide

14. 3 point line is 19 feet 9 inches away from hoop

15. 35 second shot clock

16. Basketball diameter=28.5 inchesMen’s Women’s Information from www.sportsknowhow.com/

17. Professional Basketball Four 15 minute quarters Court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide 3 point line is 23 feet 9 inches away from hoop 24 second shot clock Basketball diameter=29.5 inches Four 10 minute quarters Court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide 3 point line is 20 feet 6 inches away from hoop 24 second shot clock Basketball diameter=28.5 inches Men’s Women’s Information from www.sportsknowhow.com/

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