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PDF: Basketball Study Guide

Download 112 times Source: cmcweb.lr.k12.nj.us // Topic: Basketball File Size: 81.09 kb // Total of Page: 4 Page(s) Last download by coachmorin Last download on: 1 week ago Share this info: Sample of page (click to enlarge) Short Desciption: The basketball playing court is rectangular in shape measuring 94 feet long by 50 ... inside the 3 point arc (see court diagram) is a 2 point field goal. ... Content Inside: Physical Education Cherokee High School Basketball Study Guide History: The game of basketball was actually developed to help condition athletes during the winter months. In 1891 Dr. James Naismith, the physical education director at the YMCA College in Springfield, Massachusetts, introduced the game. The first basketball games were played with a soccer style ball and peach baskets as goals. The first official game of basketball was not played until 1892, when Dr. Naismith developed 13 basic rules; some of which are still used today. The National Basketball Association and the National Collegiate Athletic Association now govern the rules of basketball. Equipment: The basketball uniform usually includes athletic shorts and a sleeveless T-shirt. Athletic sneakers are worn to aid players in stopping and starting quickly. There are two backboards each one measuring 4 feet high by 6 feet wide and located in the center of each end of the court. The basket is comprised