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Positions Within the Play Area-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_positions
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL-https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Basketball
OBJECTIVE OF GAME-https://www.livestrong.com/article/339264-objectives-of-the-game-of-basketball/
POSITIONS-https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/basketball/how-to-play/basketball-rules/basketball-positions-and-roles
UNIFORM-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_uniform
VIDEO-https://youtu.be/XBa8RZKY3QA
AUDIO 1 AND 2-https://soundcloud.com/warriors
Where it came from, and how it  started..-http://www.thebasketballworld.com/history.htm
IMAGE 1-https://goo.gl/images/wXBZEa
IMAGE 2 WALLPAPER-https://goo.gl/images/bWhrQ7
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1ºPoint guard

2ºShooting guard

3ºSmall forward

4ºPower forward

5ºCenter

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Originally invented as a way of keeping students busy during the cold winter months, basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891. The first game was played by shooting a ball into a peach basket nailed to a railing, and the ball had to be retrieved with a long dowel after each successful shot. Fast-forward through the decades and names like Jordan, Shaq, Kobe, and LeBron are well known throughout the world. Basketball is one of the most entertaining, challenging, and exciting sports in the world. You can learn the basic rules and the fundamental skills necessary to play.

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How can I dribble better in basketball?

Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county's history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school's history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Try to dribble the ball low to the ground. Also, practice dribbling the ball with both hands.

What should you learn first in basketball?

Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county's history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school's history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Start by learning the proper footwork and stances. For instance, to do a proper defensive stance you'd learn how to slide your feet without crossing them.

What are the traits of a great basketball player?

Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county's history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school's history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.

The best players that I've coached are students of the game. They're great listeners. They're at the front of the line on all drills. They're what I call "blue collar" players, meaning they're humble, they win gracefully, and they lose with respect. Good sportsmanship is ultimately one of the top three or four traits of a great player.

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This article was co-authored by Ryan Tremblay. Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county's history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school's history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame. This article has been viewed 967,693 times.

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To play basketball, first you'll need two teams. The goal of the game is to score more points than the other team by shooting the ball into your opponent's basket. In the official rules, each team has 5 players and the game consists of four 15-minute periods. Move from one end of the court to the other by dribbling and passing the ball. If you make a basket within the arc it's worth 2 points, whereas if you shoot from outside of the arc, it's worth 3 points. If a player is fouled while shooting, they will get to take free throws from the foul line, which are worth 1 point each. When you're first starting out, it's a good idea to practice the basics of the game, like dribbling, shooting, and passing. Additionally, try out different positions on the court, like center, forward, and guard, so you can get a feel for what you're best at. If you want to learn games that you can play to help hone your skills, such as HORSE or 21, keep reading!

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Originally invented as a way of keeping students busy during the cold winter months, basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891. The first game was played by shooting a ball into a peach basket nailed to a railing, and the ball had...

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One of the best players in the NBA (currently CELTICS)

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For both men's and women's teams, a standard uniform consists of a pair of  shorts and a jersey with a clearly visible number, unique within the team, printed on both the front and back. Players wear high-top sneakers that provide extra ankle support.

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The object of the game is to outscore one's opponents by throwing the ball through the
opponents' basket from above while preventing the opponents from doing so on their own.
An attempt to score in this way is called a shot. A successful shot is worth two points, or three points if it is taken from beyond the three-point arch which is 6.25 meters (20 ft 6 in) from the basket in international games and 23 feet 9 inches (7.24 m) in NBA games.

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Where it came from, and how it  started..

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Where it came from, and how it  started..

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In early December 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian-born
physical education professor and instructor at the International.
Young Men's Christian Association Training School (YMCA) (today,
Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

He sought a vigorous indoor game to keep his students occupied and at proper levels of fitness during the long New England  in
winters.
He wrote the basic rules of his game
and balls had to be retrieved manually after each "basket" or point scored.