A new book

BASKETBALL

BY: Carmela

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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* Introduction

* Chapter One - History

* Chapter Two - Scoring / Court

* Chapter Three - Rules

* Chapter Four - Strategies

* Chapter Five - Health Benefits

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INTRODUCTION

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Today there are many ways for people to stay active and healthy, while doing something they enjoy. One way to do so would be to take part in a sport. Many people participate in sports because it's just like a workout. One sport that millions of people around the world are playing is basketball.

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Chapter One

Basketball has been around for many years. In fact, it was invented in December of 1801 by a man named Dr. James Naismith. Dr. Naismith was a Physical Educator instructor in Springfield Massachusetts. It was winter and he needed to come up with a fast paced game for his students, that could be played indoors. He had decided on an idea, which his students would have to throw a ball into a basket, so he hung a couple of old wooden peach baskets on the ends of the gym and created some basic rules.

Over the years there have been many ways to perform the game of basketball. The objective of the game is to move the ball around to eventually score a point. You can score a point by shooting from different spots on the court. There are different lines marking specific spots on the court that can contribute to helping your team earn more points. On the court there is a rectangle in front of the basket called the key. Further out there is a half circle shape called the three point line. Players can either shoot inside the three point line where they can earn two points, or they can shoot beyond that where they can earn three points. At the top of the key there is a line where you can earn extra points for your team. You can shoot these when you are fouled. If you make one of the shots they are worth one point.

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Chapter Two

Over the years there have been many ways to perform the game of basketball. The objective of the game is to move the ball around to eventually score a point. You can score a point by shooting from different spots on the court. There are different lines marking specific spots on the court that can contribute to helping your team earn more points. On the court there is a rectangle in front of the basket called the key. Further out there is a half circle shape called the three point line. Players can either shoot inside the three point line where they can earn two points, or they can shoot beyond that where they can earn three points. At the top of the key there is a line where you can earn extra points for your team. You can shoot these when you are fouled. If you make one of the shots they are worth one point.

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Chapter Three

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In the game of basketball there are many rules you have to constantly be considering of when performing the play. If you break these rules it is called a turn over and the other team gets the ball. One way that you could case a turn over would be to dribble the ball, stop, and dribble it again. This is called a double dribble. Another way you could turn the ball over would be to pick up the ball or stop your dribble and walk or run with the ball in your hands. This is called a travel.
There are also rules to follow when shooting as well as playing defense. Say someone went to shoot the ball and you accidentally happened to hit them, they would be allowed to shoot foul shots. If they missed the shot while being fouled then they get to shoot two foul shots, but if they made it they are only allowed one shot.
When you are playing defense and you happen to accidentally hit them that would be considered a foul. In one game you are only allowed five fouls, and if you get your fifth one you have to be taken out of the game.When you are on offense there is also an out of bounds line you have to stay in if you have the ball. If you have the ball and you happen to step outside or on this line then it is a turnover and the other team gets the ball.

There are many ways to move the ball around to score points, you just have to come up with strategies or as they are called in basketball "plays". You can be very creative with plays as long as they are following the rules. Many coaches come up with plays because they tend to create space for their players to get closer to the basket and shoot to earn points. There are also strategies for defense as well. One strategy for defense would be to have two people play the ball. This is most commonly known as a double team. There are also two different styles of defense your team can play, there is "zone" and "man to man". Zone is wear each player is assigned an area on the court to guard and make sure that the players do not get close to the basket. Man to man defense is when you choose someone to guard and follow them so they do not get an open shot at the basket.

Chapter Four

There are many ways to move the ball around to score points, you just have to come up with strategies or as they are called in basketball "plays". You can be very creative with plays as long as they are following the rules. Many coaches come up with plays because they tend to create space for their players to get closer to the basket and shoot to earn points. There are also strategies for defense as well. One strategy for defense would be to have two people play the ball. This is most commonly known as a double team. There are also two different styles of defense your team can play, there is "zone" and "man to man". Zone is wear each player is assigned an area on the court to guard and make sure that the players do not get close to the basket. Man to man defense is when you choose someone to guard and follow them so they do not get an open shot at the basket.

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Chapter Five

Playing basketball can also contribute to benefiting your health. Playing basketball boosts you're immune system, promotes cardiovascular health and burns calories, all at the same time. Exercise doesn't have to be boring, it can be enjoyable. Playing a sport such as basketball is a great way to stay physically fit. Basketball can work your upper and lower body strength, which can help with balance and limit the risk of falling. Some might say that it helps them mentally as well as physically. some people might say that it helps promote self image and reduces stress. As well as health benefits, basketball can also help with coordination, self discipline and concentration. This is the type of sport that pushes you to get to the new level. You also have to concentrate and work on you're skills as well, so that you are a step ahead and prepared for whats next.

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