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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Originated in Canada, the game is played between two teams with a ball and a hoop. Teams have to earn points by throwing the ball into the hoop.

Did you know? In 1967, slam dunks were illegal! Nine years later, they became legal again.

What is BASKETBALL anyway?

Basketball is a team sport played with a ball and a hoop. Teams try to earn points by throwing the ball into the hoop.

Are you joking?

What is a basketball player's favorite desert?

Cookies. Because they can "dunk" them!

Who invented BASKETBALL?

James Naismith was a Canadian gym teacher who invented the game of basketball in 1891.

James Naismith

Nov 6, 1861 - Nov 28, 1939

Well, he actually created the game with -

a soccer ball
two peach baskets
a ladder &
ten written rules

Basketball kept children active during the winter months when they could not play outside.

Equipment: What do you need to play BASKETBALL?

A BALL
Of course!
TWO TEAMS
Each team should wear different colored jerseys, so you can tell each other apart.
A COURT
With a hoop at each end.

Did you know? The first basketball was brown. In the 1950's, players started using an orange ball because it was easier to see.

Basketball

It is one of the world's most popular and well-established sports.Originated in Canada, this amazing game is played between two teams of five players each. In this game, teams try to earn points by throwing a ball into the hoop.