How did basketball get its name? Detailed answer

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How did basketball get its name?

Guess which game in the United States has more viewers than any other? You will probably be surprised when you find out that this is basketball.

Basketball is often referred to as an "international game" as it is played in every civilized country. However, basketball, unlike some other games, did not evolve gradually over the centuries. It was invented by one man, James Naismith, a Canadian by birth, in 1891.

Naismith wanted to get the students of Springfield Sports School in Massachusetts interested in some new game. He combined the Native American hockey-like game of lacrosse with British football to create a game that could be played indoors.

The game that Naismith came up with did not allow you to use a stick, as in lacrosse, or kick the ball, as in football. The ball here is passed from player to player or is dribbled by one player and thrown at the target with only hands. At first, a hanging wicker basket was used as a goal, so Naismith called the game "basketball" ("basket" is the English word for "basket").

In basketball, as in many other games, a player's place is determined by their specific abilities. Those who are good at getting points with well-aimed throws are usually used in offense, where they lead an attack on the opponent's ring.

The center player is usually very tall. He must be able to pass the ball to a teammate during the initial toss. His height should also give the team "backboard control", which means keeping the ball in sight when it bounces off the ring or backboard after an inaccurate shot.

Defenders must in every possible way prevent the opponent's forwards from winning points, so they must be mobile, cunning and have time to take part in the attacks of their team at the same time.

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