Simmonss oneofakind fivelevel shrine to the ninetysix greatest players in the history of pro basketball. Eleven franchises in new york, pittsburgh, indiana, minnesota, oakland, virginia, anaheim, dallas, new orleans, houston and denver formed to join the aba, with the goal of luring. We offer a great selection of books on basketball history, the best teams and matches, album of famous basketball moments, the best choice for every basketball collector. The kansas university weekly reported on december 10. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how nba hall of fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the pyramid. Our site is dedicated to providing sports knowledge and how to information. If a team has two 2 or three 3 full timeouts remaining when the fourth period reaches the 2. A history of the national basketball association kirchberg. Baker, a professor of history at the university of maine, orono. The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons. Basketball was invented in december 1891 by james naismith. The game was submitted to big league manager game co by stoltie. Basketball is extremely popular around the world, it is a court game played by two teams of five players each.
The fun and easy way to get the scoop on hoops from a coaching legend. The book of basketball history and trivia as want to read. Basketball court dimension diagrams, history, rules. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. The book of basketball history and trivia by brad herzog. Which today is called negamco pro or negamco college basketball. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. How a desperate teacher and a rowdy gym class invented. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons, the crossover by kwame alexander, when the game. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of rules 3,4, and such as described in rule 5. The history of basketball dates back more than a hundred years to 1891, springfield, massachusetts, usa.
The book of basketball history and trivia sports illustrated for kids books hardcover july 1, 2002. Perfect for giving or receiving whether you are looking for your next book to read or are looking to find a book for the basketball fan in your life. If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count a goal for opponents. James naismith, an instructor in the ymca training college now springfield college at springfield, mass. Only 50 feet x 35 feet, compared to current day courts which are 94 feet x 53 feet. The objective of the game is to put the ball in the opposing teams basket.
Although basketball had its beginnings in massachusetts, kansas was one of the. This is divided into 4 times, each with 10 minutes. And test your knowledge of all your favorite teams and. The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in springfield, massachusetts by. Basketball is one of the few sports whose exact origin is definitely known. New league the aba or american basketball association in 1967, a league popped up that would rival the nba for attention and, more importantly, players, the american basketball association aba. The first organized sporting event in history is thought to have been a game. Finally the basket was put on a 10 foot pole and then players would try and score. Lakers glory captures the enormity of minneapolislos angeles lakers basketball.
History of the game of basketball including the nba and. The book of basketball history and trivia sports illustrated for kids books herzog, brad on. Click on the area of interest below that you have about the sport of basketball. From a game thats played with feet to one with hips and elbows. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. The first game of basketball ever played on the 21st of december, 1891, at the ymca training school in springfield, massachusetts. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Naismith devised a set of thirteen rules for this new game of basketball. A fantastic biography for children, this would be a great book to use in the classroom to talk about basketball or. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. The goal could not be slammed through, thus necessitating a goal with a. Hoop mania the jampacked book of basketball trivia.
Texts that are about rules or rulechanges are in green. From players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations, and equipment, this. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Each team is allowed to only five players on the court at one time at the beginning of the game a jump ball will be called and also when two players withheld the ball from play for three to five seconds,and in case of double foul. The rules have been tinkered with, but byandlarge, the game of basket ball has. He invented basketball for fun, as a simple physical education activity not something to be serious about. Hoops mania has been an annual tradition to celebrate the start of basketball. This book, originally published in 1941, carries a new introduction by william j.
Basketball history basketball was invented during the school year of 189192 at springfield college in springfield, massachusetts. Little did he know he was about to create basketball history. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Evolution of the basketball hoop timeline timetoast. While there are other, newer rules, these still form the heart of the game. Book of basketball, bill simmons 9780345520104 boeken.
Fiba official basketball rules valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 4 mb. It is time for march mania basketball one of the most famous annual. The rules set out a game that is a noncontact sport played indoors. Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing. Hoop mania the jampacked book of basketball trivia sports illustrated for kids herzog, brad on. Baker, a professor of history at the university of maine. The object is to put a ball through a hoop, or basket, and thus score more points than the opposing. The following list covers our favorite basketball books and our recommendations for you. James naismith born november 6th, 1861 died november 28th, 1939 was a physical educator in the school for christian. Nevertheless, he became basketball coach at kansas in 1900, and lost his first game 488 to nebraska. The original basket was a peach basket that had no hole with a metal rim to support.
The first edition was the nba195758 season or 1959 edition. The game was invented by springfield college instructor and graduate student james naismith in 1891, and has grown into the worldwide athletic phenomenon we know it to be today. Basketball rules b asic rules of basketball are pretty simple. At the most basic level, the rules of basketball make it an easy game to learn and a simple game to play. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. Back to sports back to basketball the rules of basketball can vary slightly depending on the level of play for example professional rules differ from college rules or where the game is played international rules are different from usa professional rules.
The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. The history and development of basketball essay 1047. Naismiths original rules of basketball still apply in some form in todays game. A person stood on top of a ladder to retrieve the ball. The most storied player in villanova history, paul arizin, played during this. The second one will disqualify the player until the next goal. Hoop mania the jampacked book of basketball trivia sports illustrated for kids. If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. Basketball was originally two words and these original rules were published in the springfield college school newspaper, the triangle, january 15, 1892. Basketball is built into the fabric of springfield college. They are familiar enough that those who enjoy basketball over 100 years later will recognize it as the same sport. In basketball, the backboard is used to stop the ball from going out of bounds on a shot as well as an aid for guiding the ball into the basket when shooting from close range. Colorful illustrations depict physical education in the late 1800s.
The majority of players in the firstever game of basketball at that ymca were from canada. It doesnt need a coach you dont coach basketball, you just play it. Read about the best and worst players, the most shocking blowouts, the most epic wins, and all the other crazy things pro athletes get up to both on and off the field. So, youll have to have about 40 minutes if you want to play a full game. Books include your teams biggest games and greatest players and offer optional personalization on the cover. Find books about basketball history and famous basketball. The first infringement of this rule is considered as a foul. Three years later he died, after nearly forty years as head of the physical education department at the university of kansas. This game is featured in the book the perfect game by frank fitzpatrick.
Over time, basketball rules have evolved considerably to make the game more fluid, uptempo, and entertaining. The rules and regulations of basketball are in place to protect participants and enhance their enjoyment of the game. Naismith lived long enough to see basketball included in the olympics in 1936. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play basketball. The possession of the ball is decided with a ball in the air, thrown by the referee, and each team. Since the backboard is such an important part of the game of basketball, there are certain rules governing its dimensions and the proper use during the game.
Basketball in kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. The books on this list will cover coaching, playing, life in general, and many other. Sideline keeps you uptodate and intheknow about the teams and sports you love, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, and all your other favorites. Inside a gymnasium at springfield college then known as the international. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires. Every year there are a few rule changes, and keeping up with. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. This is where the height of 10 feet for the basket was arrived at. The basketball game consists of two teams, each with 10 players 5 holders and 5 reserves who aim to make as many points as possible during the game. Fiba official basketball equipment valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 841 kb. Our basketball team history book enables you retrace the history of any n.
The book of basketball history and trivia sports illustrated for kids books. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. This was an interesting and entertaining book based on the true history of basketball. In fact, not since james naismith first published his original rules, has there been one standard set of regulations. He introduced the idea to his class, and began to establish the rules. The book of basketball history and trivia, isbn 1435889444, isbn 9781435889446, brand new, free shipping in the us. Interesting facts and sports stories sports trivia 4. The villanova wildcats mens basketball program represent villanova university in mens. Naismith conceived the idea of attaching peach baskets at opposite ends of the gym on the track that encircled the playing floor. Nemadji was founded in 1959 with the first publication of a basketball game developed by cliff stoltie.
Each hoop is attached to a backboard and the rim of each hoop should be 10 feet off the ground if you want to play like the pros. Basketball was invented by springfield college instructor and graduate student. The nba according to the sports guyforeword by malcolm gladwell newly updated with fresh takes on lebron, kobe, the. History of basketball basketball has been around for over 100 years, and from the very beginning to now, the sport has come a long way. Basketball has a long, rich history dating back to the late 19th century when the hoop was first invented.
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