Basketball

Phil Jackson wrote, “Basketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are three ways to do that. Pass, dribble and offensive rebound”. I always wondered who invented basketball and why there was a dream team. Playing the game of basketball takes a lot of time, dedication and strategy. The first game of basketball started with Aztec and Mayan cultures. There are many factors that take part in the origin of basketball, such as who, where and why it

high school basketball games, not realizing something special could happen. Sometimes you go to the game to watch your cousin or sister, but only once in a while it’s to watch history be made right in front of your eyes. You walk in those front doors not knowing if you will be excited or sad when you walk back out. Many times sports are a huge deal to some towns, the whole town will file into that small claustrophobic gym and enjoy their Friday night by watching the young basketball players. The

It was sophomore year in October, I was playing for my AAU basketball team The Mass Commanders, I had a couple friends on the team from my high school so, I really enjoyed being on this team. The team we were playing against were very good, they had a shooter and a big man but our team matched up fairly well against them. It was a back and forth game, which was awesome to play in, at least for me because I like it when there's competition, that's when I play my best, I work harder and faster to

and sat down right next to me! I wanted to say hi and ask for a picture, but I was scared to. By the time the first half of basketball had ended, North Carolina was beating Duke, 28 - 24. I had finally worked up the courage to say hi to Michael, and he actually said yes to taking a picture with me! After we took the picture, all we did for the rest of the game was talk basketball. He was

My adult life, and my philosophy on life was shaped on a basketball court, and by my father. He was the coach of my AAU girl’s basketball team, and he instilled in us a philosophy of hard work. We were no normal girl’s basketball team, and My father’s coaching philosophy rein on a team of twelve as we waited our turn to take the court. Anticipation greeted determination in rhythmic thuds in the background. The pace of the rhythm ever so often broken by a screech of rubber to maple. Hard work brought

In 1891 a simple game was invented that changed the world. Basketball is a athletic sport usually played on an indoor court where two teams of five each attempt to score by shooting the basketball into one of two baskets at each end of the court. The team who scores the most baskets wins the game. Because of its continuous action and frequent scoring basketball is one of the most popular spectator sports in the world. Basketball can be played outdoors as well, it was invented to serve as an exciting

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Obviously the NBA and college basketball are the most known, but there are many other paths. International basketball is spreading more and more. AAU is an organization that gives exposure to high schoolers to try to receive a college scholarship. In addition, streetball is another way for hopeful hoppers playing their dream. The game of basketball has lots of levels overseas, AAU, and streetball are a few of them. AAU basketball gives an

Introduction After a long time pondering and changing my internal assessment topics, I decided to write my internal assessment on basketball. Basketball is not only my favorite hobby, but it also a way for me to release my stress. Whenever I play basketball, nothing else is on my mind except for the game. However, recently the thought occurred to me on why sometimes I miss a shot and at other times it perfectly goes in. How come when I shoot from a further distance I have to give the ball a greater

Basketball Did you know that there are many rules in basketball, the rules can make the game fun and sometimes frustrating. Basketball is a fun game, but in order to have fun your gonna have to follow the rules. Then one of the most important things about basketball is defence. If you don't defend then you are going to have to hard time, and it won’t be that fun. Lastly basketball won’t be any fun if you don’t know how to shoot the ball. You will never make it in the hoop, and it will just be a

Maddie Callahan Coach Cook BASKETBALL The American sport of basketball has come a long way since it was invented by James Naismith in 1891. Originally, the game was played with a soccer ball and peach baskets instead of a backboard and rim. There were no holes in the baskets and a ladder was used to retrieve the ball if it did stay in the basket. There were about fifty players on opposing teams and players who committed fouls were sent to a hockey-like penalty box. Today the game has changed