BASKETBALL

Front

Who invented the game of basketball?

Back

James Naismith

Front

When did basketball first start (what year)?

Back

1891

Front

Naismith used a _________ as the first hoop.

Back

Peach Basket

Front

How did countries overseas learn about basketball?

Back

Members of the YMCA traveled overseas and introduced the game

Front

Who invented basketball in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts?

Back

James Naismith

Front

The objective of the game was to throw the basketball into the ___________nailed to the lower railing of the gym balcony.

Back

Fruit basket

Front

Originally, the ball may be thrown in any direction with ________________.

Back

One or both hands

Front

The first public basketball game was played in ___________________.

Back

Springfield, Massachusetts

Front

A player cannot run with the ball, the player must ______ it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at good speed.

Back

throw

Front

If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count a ________ for opponents.

Back

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