SPORTS

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR SPORT IN THE WORLD?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
WHY?
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• Most people would probably say that the most popular sport in the world is soccer, because of the
many millions who play it and the even larger number who watch it on television.

• There are some, however, who say the correct answer is basketball – not because of its TV
audience, which is certainly smaller than that for soccer, but because the number of people who
regularly play the game might be higher (at least 300 million, according to most estimates).
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RULES
- To shoot the basketball through the Hoop as often as possible
(at your team’s scoring end!

- Each time this happens 2 points will be added to your Team’s

score.
- 3 Points will be awarded if the basketball is shot from
outside the three-point line. 3 point line is 7,25 meters from the
basket.
-1 point will be awarded if the basket is shot from the free-
throw line. Free throw line is 4,6 meters from the basket.

- Each team has a maximum of 5 players on the court at any

time. Substitutes are made by the Coach to replace players on
the court. They are ‘substituted’ or ‘subbed-off’. This can only be
done at certain times in the game and the referee will let you
know when it is OK. This can take place as often as the Coach
likes.
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RULES

- There are two ways for the ball to be moved up the court on
offence - by ‘dribbling’ the ball, which is by bouncing the ball
with ONE-HAND only on it, or by ‘passing’ it to another of
your team members. Passing is a lot faster and ensures all
team members enjoy the fun of the game.
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HISTORY
- The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in 
Springfield, Massachusetts by Canadian physical education
instructor James Naismith as a less injury-prone sport than
football. Naismith was a 31-year old graduate student when he
created the indoor sport to keep athletes indoors during the
winters.

- It consisted of peach baskets and a soccer style ball. He

published 13 rules for the new game. He divided his class of
eighteen into two teams of nine players each and set about to
teach them the basics of his new game.

Dr. James Naismith

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- Modern day basketball is being played all around the world, but the most
popular basketball games are from the NBA ( National Basketball
Association) league.

- There are 30 teams in the NBA league, separated into two conferences –
Eastern and Western.

- Winners of the both conferences play in the NBA Finals.

- Heading into each season, winning an NBA championship is the ultimate

goal for every team. 

- The teams with the most NBA championship titles are the Boston Celtics
and Los Angeles Lakers with 17 Championship titles.

- Milwaukee Bucks are current NBA Champions.

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- Who is the best basketball player in the history?

- Of course Michael Jordan.

- 1072 games played

- 32,292 points scored
- 6 x NBA Champion
- 6 x NBA Finals MVP
- 5 x NBA MVP
- 10 x NBA scoring champion
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- Who is the best basketball player in the history?

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FwgVZdCpGk
 BASKETBALL FUN FACTS!

- Basketball was played with a soccer ball

- Dribbling wasn’t allowed
- The three-pointer has not always been in the game
- Earlier, The basketball used to be brown in color.
- Adidas manufactures all the NBA uniforms.
- Kobe Bryant was the youngest player to start an NBA
game. He was only 17 years old.
- The average NBA player can jump about 28 inches off the
ground.
- The highest-scoring NBA game ended with a score of 186-
184.
- The shortest NBA player ever was only 5’3’ tall.
- Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points
scored in a single basketball game. 100 points.
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When and where was basketball invented?

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When and where was basketball invented?

- 1891. in Springfield, Massachusetts 

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Who invented basketball?

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Who invented basketball?

Dr Jason Naismith
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How many points is worth goal in basketball?

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How many points is worth goal in basketball?

1, 2 or 3 points
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What kind of ball was used for a basketball at the beginning?

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What kind of ball was used for a basketball at the beginning?

Soccer ball!
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Which brand produce the NBA uniforms?

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Which brand produce the NBA uniforms?

Adidas
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Who was the youngest player to start NBA game?

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Who was the youngest player to start NBA game?

Kobe Bryant, he was just 17 years old!

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How high can an average NBA player jump?

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How high can an average NBA player jump?

28 inch!
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Who scored the most points in the NBA basketball game?

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Who scored the most points in the NBA basketball game?

Wilt Chamberlain
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Who is the best basketball player in the basketball history?

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Who is the best basketball player in the basketball history?

Michael Jordan
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Do you like basketball? What is your favorite part of basketball?