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We like to play basketball too. Maybe you could do more research about basketball and Dr. You might be able to find a book at your library. Then you could write a biography about him. Wonder What Is a Slam Dunk? James Naismith was born in Canada, but moved to the US. During this time, in , he invented basketball. Super cool! We bet you're pretty excited when March Madness comes around, huh, Nate?
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Isn't basketball a lot of fun, Haley S? We think Dr. Naismith probably came up with the name basketball since he used two peach baskets as the goals. Thanks for your notice, Dylan. Luther Gulick did play a critical role in the invention of basketball. As the leader of the Springfield YMCA, it was Gulick who gave James Naismith the assignment of developing a game that would keep athletes active during the harsh Massachusetts winters.
The game Naismith came up with was basketball. So, while basketball may not have been invented without Gulick, it was Naismith who actually invented the game. Wow, Brandon! You sure do know a lot about basketball!
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The very first hoops were made of big peach baskets We bet it took a long time to put the ball back in play! Good morning, Mrs. Melder's Class! What a great question! Back in the day, the players were responsible for getting their own ball after they made the basket. Ball boys and ball girls were not officially used until the s at tennis matches! The early basketball players must have been excellent climbers! Cameron, it's so great that you've been thinking about your favorite sport-- basketball!
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Thanks for your patience. Drag a word to its definition. You have answered 0 of 3 questions correctly and your score is:. Want to add a little wonder to your website? Help spread the wonder of families learning together. We sent you SMS, for complete subscription please reply. Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. Who invented basketball?
When was the first basketball game played? How many rules did the first game of basketball have? Interesting basketball facts: Dr.
Naismith was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in The first college basketball game was played on January 18, , when the University of Iowa hosted a game with the University of Chicago. The final score was: Chicago 15, Iowa Pierce on June 25, , for the first version of what we now recognize as the "basketball. Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Are you ready to play basketball? Be sure to explore the following activities with a friend or family member: When James Naismith invented the game of basketball, he came up with an initial set of 13 rules for the game.
Discuss why you think rules are necessary in sports and other areas of life. What would happen if we didn't have rules? If you could change one of the rules of basketball, which would it be? What sports do you like to play? Have you ever thought about what types of sports people in other parts of the world play? If you want a good laugh, visit this site to learn more about 10 Weird Sports from Around the World! If you're up for a challenge try to dream up a brand-new game of your own.
What's the name of your new game? Is it a team game like soccer or an individual game like tennis? What type of ball is used? Is the game played indoors, outdoors, or both? What does the field look like? How do you score points? How many players can play? Exercise your imagination. The sky's the limit. You never know when you might come up with the next great idea in sports! Devise a set of rules for your new game.
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Wonder Words dribbling distraction disruptive finesse accuracy lob devise hoop group melon create wicker strength athletic successfully education instructor deadline Take the Wonder Word Challenge. Join the Discussion. Braeden Mar 11, Dj Dead Mouse Feb 12, Feb 19, How exciting, jaelynne! Thank you Wonderopolis! Also most of the girls at my age I am in 5th Grade barely do this sport but it's my favorite and I love playing basketball I want to be a WNBA star one day.
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Oct 16, Abdi Sep 20, I think there should more information. Though this really helped me complete my project Thank You. Sep 24, Thanks for sharing, sonic! AJ Sep 17, Sep 18, I really like basketball and rules. I think that rules are great if we don't use it, the meaning of play something or work would be lost and people would starting behavior as they please. So for I like to play sudoku if this game doesn't have rules all the excitement of this game would be lost.
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I hope the Raptors and the Golden State Warriors play together! Sep 9, Thanks for sharing your excitement, AJ! Aug 30, That's awesome, Trevion! Do you play on a team or for fun? Nathaniel Albright Aug 29, I like basketball, but to be honest i wouldn't play the sport. Why not, Nathaniel? Just wondering Rice Aug 29, I never really thought about who created the game.
However, when I thought about basketball, I would also think about Michael Jordan because of is image. But, its nice to know how it all started. I think that this video was very important a informational to know the history of basket ball.
It is good to know how one of the sports i love came to be and how it was played back then. We're glad you stopped by, isaiah! Sebastian AMS Aug 29, I've liked basketball since i was 7, and i could probably beat everyone in this comment section aha.
Mayama Albright Aug 29, I never really thought about who created it anyways but know i know it was Dr. Naismith who created this game. Thanks for sharing, Mayama! Joshua Aug 29, In the history of basketball, the highest-rated college basketball game seen on U. This was one of the best-rated basketball games in basketball history. Abilene Christian University. College Athletics. Athletic Scholarships.
International Email info athleticscholarships. Parent Information. First Name Coaches need your parent's name. Last Name Coaches need your parent's name. Email Please insert a valid email. Phone Please insert your phone number. Phone Please insert your phone number Must be at least 10 digits. It took several petitions by basketball supporters to have basketball included as an Olympic demonstration sport in Naismith would live long enough to get to see the sport that he had invented become a recognized Olympic sport.
Just a month after inventing basketball, Naismith would publish the rules to his game. The original game is very different from the one that is played today. For many years, a soccer ball was even used to play the game. Players were allowed to throw the ball in any direction with one or two hands. The ball could be batted in any direction as well. Players could not run with the ball, forced to throw it from the spot they caught it.
Naismith made an allowance for someone to come to a stop if they were running at full speed and caught the ball. Since , 5-on-5 basketball has become the standard. Players used to be removed permanently from the game if they were substituted, by re-entry was allowed in
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