Funny facts about basketball

Fact 2:
The first basketball game took place in 1982, where the court was half the size of today’s courts, and only one point was scored during the match.

Fact 3:
The NBA (National Basketball Association) was founded in 1949, after the combination of the NBL (National Basketball League) and the BAA (Basketball Associate of America).

Fact 4:
Basketball was first played by a soccer ball untill it was changed in 1929.

Fact 5:
Michael Jordan is considered one of the best basketball players around the world. The record score of 5,987 made him a legend in the world of basketball.

Fact 6:
The reason why a backboard was added is because the audience in the balcony used to interfere in the game by handling the ball.

Fact 7:
In 1967, slam dunks were considered illegal; nine years later it was legalized again.

Fact 8:
The first hoop was like a peach with a bottom and every time a team scores, the referee would climb a ladder to get the ball.

Fact 9:
Women’s basketball began in 1892, and some rules were modified to fit women.

Fact 10:
The game was made an official Olympic game in berlin Germany, 1936.

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2.Motor Control:
The ability to control our limbs in space may come naturally, but being able to pass and shoot with precision during a basketball game takes special training and repetitive practice. Performing drills on and off the court with a basketball enables children to grade their muscle forces, control the position of their bodies in response to an opponent or a pass, and plan out successful movement sequences.

3.Ankle Stability:
All the agility training, cutting back and forth, multidirectional running, pivoting, and turning within a basketball game are great ways to challenge our lower body muscles and joints, especially the structures surrounding our ankles. Organized basketball teaches kids safe and successful ways to block, pass, steal, jump, and run without hurting themselves or others. Ball sports such as basketball are great for reinforcing kids’ balance reactions and balance strategies and prevent future injury.

4.Balance/Coordination:
As with most team sports, basketball requires upper body coordination, total body coordination, and hand-eye coordination. Dribbling, catching, passing, and making baskets require planning, precision, and quick reactions. Walking backwards, turning, or running while dribbling a ball and at the same time paying attention to other players is a challenging but interesting exercise for coordination and body awareness.

5.Agility:
Basketball is a fast paced sport where athletes have to think fast on their feet and respond quickly to plays that could change momentum and direction at any minute. Young athletes are working on mental drills in addition to physical techniques. Basketball enhances children’s agility due to the swiftness needed to dodge other players and make aggressive plays.

6.Social Skills:
The great thing about team sports is the level of discipline and communication needed for success at the games. Young athletes learn from an early age how to work in a team atmosphere, pay attention to others, and respond accordingly. An athlete needs discipline to attend practices and pay attention to the rules of any game. Team sports prepare children for necessary social interactions later in life. Through these sports, children understand shared responsibility, team work, how to deal with triumph and defeat, all of which are applicable throughout life.

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Age Considerations

Some basketball programs begin for children as young as 3 years old. For young children, programs focus on developing basic skills and typically use shorter 6-foot rims. Rule-based play typically does not begin until kids are 7 to 9 years old. By fourth or fifth grade, many kids are ready to play basketball against other teams.

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A Great Work Out
There’s no arguing that playing basketball is a great work out. Players do not have to lift weights, run laps or keep records of progress. They just feel the joy of running of and jumping chasing each other around the court. Dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding uses all their muscles groups. The skills of dribbling and shooting are great ways to improve a child’s coordination and fine motor skills. The increased coordination along with the speed and agility that can be gained from playing basketball, are skills your child can apply toward any sport or other physical activity. Remember, the real benefit, basketball makes physical activity fun!

Teamwork and Trust are Built on the Court
There is nothing quite like basketball to teach a child the importance of team work. The whole team works together to get a basket. Each player must be able to rely on teammates to accomplish their common goal. Of course, scoring isn’t the only game in town. Players soon learn to appreciate that less glamorous defensive plays and rebounding are as important as taking the ball to the hoop. Because of the players’ reliance on one another, they tend to form deep friendships based on the foundation of trust built on the court.

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