HistoryHistoryThe inventor of basketball is Dr James NaismithThe inventor of basketball is Dr James Naismith

The concept of Basketball was from Naismith’s The concept of Basketball was from Naismith’s

school daysschool days

Dr James Naismith was a PE instructor at the Dr James Naismith was a PE instructor at the

YMCA Training School in 1891YMCA Training School in 1891The students at the school became tired of having gymnastics as their only indoor activityAt the training school they first started playing with a football

So Dr Naismith devised a game that is alternative to gymnasticsSo Dr Naismith devised a game that is alternative to gymnasticsAmerican Football and Baseball could not be played as the ground was too hard in the Winter

EquipmentEquipmentBasketball is played with a brown or orange inflated ball made of

leather or synthetic material.

The ball for ‘boys’ and ‘men’ games weighs between 567 to 624 grams and is about 75 cm in circumference.

Girl’s and women use a ball that weighs between 510 to 567 grams and about 74 cm in circumference.

The gameThe gameThe game of Basketball is played with two teams, each with five

players with usually two guards, two forwards and a centre. The referee starts the game by tossing the ball between the two

opposing centre players, who stand facing each other at the centre circle of the playing arc.

The player who wins the ball may then pass, throw, tap, roll or dribble in any direction, subject to the official rules.

The aim of the game is to throw the ball through the opponent’s basket while preventing the other team from getting the ball and scoring goals.

David AndersonDavid Anderson

David Anderson is a famous basketball player. He was born on David Anderson is a famous basketball player. He was born on the 23the 23rdrd of June 1980, in Frankston, an out south eastern of June 1980, in Frankston, an out south eastern suburb of Melbourne. suburb of Melbourne.

David was introduced to basketball at a young age. His David was introduced to basketball at a young age. His mother Mary played netball and basketball and thought it mother Mary played netball and basketball and thought it would be a good sport to get all her children involved in. would be a good sport to get all her children involved in.

At the age of 5, David was playing in the school basketball At the age of 5, David was playing in the school basketball team at Frankston East Primary with one of his brother, team at Frankston East Primary with one of his brother, Stuart.Stuart.

Mary coached the team.Mary coached the team.

The OlympicsThe Olympics

Basketball has been played in the summer Olympics games since Basketball has been played in the summer Olympics games since 1936 and was also played as a demonstration sport in 1904 and 1936 and was also played as a demonstration sport in 1904 and 1924 games.1924 games.

The United States men’s basketball team won all of the gold medals The United States men’s basketball team won all of the gold medals from 1936 to 1968. from 1936 to 1968.

The Olympics included women starting in 1976.The Olympics included women starting in 1976.

The USA women’s national basketball team won a silver medal at the The USA women’s national basketball team won a silver medal at the 1976 Olympics, a bronze medal in 1988, and a gold medal at all 1976 Olympics, a bronze medal in 1988, and a gold medal at all the other competitions.the other competitions.

Winning the Olympics is considered to be the highest honour in Winning the Olympics is considered to be the highest honour in International Basketball.International Basketball.

Facts

The first basketball game was played using a soccer ball and 2 The first basketball game was played using a soccer ball and 2 peach baskets as goals.peach baskets as goals.

The current Atlanta Hawks coach, Lenny Wikens, has won more The current Atlanta Hawks coach, Lenny Wikens, has won more games than any other coach.games than any other coach.

The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA Championships The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA Championships (17),including seven straight from 1960 to 1966.(17),including seven straight from 1960 to 1966.

The game became an official Olympic event at the Summer The game became an official Olympic event at the Summer Games in Berlin, Germany in 1936.Games in Berlin, Germany in 1936.

Michael Jordon, who retired in January 1999, returned to the Michael Jordon, who retired in January 1999, returned to the league in 2001, has scored more points (5 987) in the playoffs league in 2001, has scored more points (5 987) in the playoffs than any other player.than any other player.

The Chicago Bulls have won all six NBA Finals in which they’ve The Chicago Bulls have won all six NBA Finals in which they’ve appeared.appeared.