SPORTS An activity that requires physical actions and skills where individuals or team compete under a set of rules.
Played by one participant on each competing side. Individual Sports golf, bowling, and tennis
Played with three or more players with the same goal. Team Sports basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and softball
BASKETBALL
History James Naismith was a physical education instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts who invented basketball in 1891 and used peach baskets as hoops. James Naismith
Personalities in basketball
Overseeing the activities of the organization, including arranging for game referees, scheduling games, and dealing with media bodies nd negotiating contracts worth multi-billion dollars. Commissioner
Managers Maintain the general running of a team to free the coach to concentrate on the coaching and training aspects of the team.
Coach Creating strategies for the team, instructing the players, and providing mentorship.
Responsible for dealing with sportsmanship during the game, including; Managing the actions of their teammates. Team Captains
Referees Enforce the rules and maintain order in the game.
POSITIONS OF PLAYERS
CENTER The team’s tallest and strongest player and is positioned under the basket.
POWER FORWARD The second tallest in the team and are the closest to the center in terms of physical attributes and playing style but with more speed.
SMALL FORWARD The shorter of the two forwards on the team but plays the most versatile role out of the main five positions.