History of Basketball

1.   James Naismith

2.   The game was invented at a YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts.

3.   Basketball was invented in 1891.

4.   Using a soccer ball and two peach baskets placed up 10ft in the air. Each team had 9 players and there were 13 simple rules.

5.   Dr. Naismith was challenged to come up with a new indoor activity for the cold weather to keep students occupied.

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7.   Players would pass the ball to one another without bouncing it. The players had to toss the soccer ball into the baskets. Once it was made, they had to climb up on a ladder to retrieve the ball.

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9.   Basketball today, we dribble the ball. Back when it started there was no dribbling. It wasn't till later on when it was added.

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