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Basket and Backboards: The baskets were originally nailed to the mezzanine balcony of the playing court, but this proved impractical when spectators on the balcony began to interfere with shots. The backboard was introduced to prevent this interference; it had the additional effect of allowing rebound shots.


Plays and skills: The skill level of Basketball players has increased dramatically over the last 50 years. The increasingly popular 'street ball' style is being used more and more in modern day basketball, with the skill of 'slam dunking'.

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