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Dr. James Naismith was trying to make a new game for his phy. ed class to play. He nailed up to peach baskets to opposite ends of a gym and he used a soccer ball. He gave the game the name "Basket Ball"
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What is the netball origin?
It was introduced as a sport for women, an alternate to basketball, and was created by the inventor of basketball :)
What is the origin of the names given to basketball teams?
It comes from the state or the city.
Who discover the basketball?
http://www.basketball-plays-and-tips.com/origin-of-basketball.html
What is the origin of the name of the game 'basketball'?
From a guy named James Naismith in November 6.1961.
Basketball country of origin?
Dr James Naismith created the game of basketball in December of 1899 in Springfield Massachusetts, USA
How many years basketball been going on?
The origin of Basketball is actually a Canadian Sport with peach baskets from 1891, so 118 years old as of 2009
What is the origin of the basketball term ''dime''?
It means that the pitcher has thrown the ball and so they can't hit it "3 strikes and you're out!"
A sentence with the word origin?
The origin of the universe is still a mystery to scientists.
The origin of the phrase My Bad?
Comes from the NBA Basketball player Manute Bol. During his practices with the Golden State Warriors Manute Bol would say "My Bad" when he made an error.
What is a basketball clinic?
A basketball clinic is the same as a basketball stadium - its a place dedicated to basketball and has basketball courts. :)
What are the equipmaent in basketball?
basketball, basketball shoes, uniforms, basketball court, hoops
Is a spalding basketball a girls basketball?
Spalding can be a girls basketball or a guys basketball
