James Naismith: The Sport Of Basketball

Basketball is a well-known sport that was created in the year of 1891. It was created by a physical education man named James Naismith. In the 20th century, basketball was the most popular sport in America and came known throughout the world. In 1949 the NBA ( National Basketball Association) was made and it’s grown into a multi- billion dollar professional sport. The aspect of the sport of basketball; each player has to be able to handle the ball. The techniques of the sport are dribbling, shooting, and running up and down the court. My first understanding of the game is handles. You would need this to overcome a taller player, and stealers. If you look at the NBA players today, they have professional technique with the ball. Their skills are priceless; however, they have their own unique style.

Shooting the ball will give your team points. One of my favorite NBA player name is Stephen Curry that that plays for Golden State Warriors. His shooting skills are speechless. Everybody knows he can shoot three pointers and always getting the score. Becoming an excellent shooter every player knows the technique that you must keep your fingers spread apart on the ball. Make sure that the ball is in the center of your hands, and see for an open to shoot the ball in the goal. So if you follow these techniques you will be succeed in the sport.

A story that I saw was very interesting was on ESPN. They showed how the basketball players dribble before every game and work on their shooting. Before they start playing the game they would warming up. During the torment season, they play against another team. ESPN is always there on the spot to see the players before the game starts. ESPN ask the players what’s there techniques in their skills? Most of the players stated, “It’s all in the flick of the wrist”. So this description reveal what you need to do is manly practice if you want to become better in the