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The Origin of Basketball

Riduwan Masud

The Father of Basketball Considering it’s popularity, you’ll probably be surprised to know that basketball is only about a century old. The origin of basketball is in itself a very interesting story. It’s all about how adversity often brings out the best in people. In 1891, relentless snowfall and harsh temperatures made the winters a time to stay indoors for everyone at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A. James Naismith, a young physical education instructor at the school — now called Springfield College — was given the responsibility to alleviate the boredom of students who had to … Continue reading The Origin of Basketball

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Basic Rules of Basketball

Riduwan Masud

Court Diagram If Magic Johnson inspires you and you find yourself lured towards the game then you have to be sure of the rules of the game before you step on to the court. This will ensure that your hard work and talent is not wasted. The purpose of each match is to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s basket. The ball may be thrown, baited, rolled or dribbled in any direction, subject to restrictions laid down in the rules. You botch up on the rules and you’ll lose the game.  So! Take a look at these … Continue reading Basic Rules of Basketball