Basketball

Basketball is a sport which is played by millions of people throughout the world. It involves one ball, and is usually played on timber flooring. In saying this, it is often played on concrete and asphalt. The professionals mainly use timber, as its smoother, a little more forgiving and a better environment to play in. This sport is much like football and hockey, except instead of kicking or hitting a ball through goals, you have to throw a ball through a hoop. There are two hoops; your teams and the opponent’s team. The idea is to throw the ball through the hoop as many times as possible during the game, whilst stopping the other team from taking the ball and putting it through your hoop! Unlike hockey and football, there is different scored depending on where you shoot the ball from. These are three, two and single points, which are based on the distance and angle that you shoot the ball from. For example, anything outside of the 3 point curve which exists around each hoop is a 3 point.

Of course, the further away that you shoot from, the less likely you are to get the shot in. This means that players have to weigh up shooting from a longer distance, and taking the extra risk, but it might pay off if they get it in! In combination with this, there are other players who are trying to stop you from scoring, which can make life very difficult. Team work is extremely important in this game; passing the ball back and forth to different players on your team to avoid the opponent is vital. Basketball can be extremely stressful on the ankles and knees, which explains why shoes were designed specifically for the sport. Likewise, Bowling Shoes are designed specifically for Bowling!

Usually it’s only taller people who play the sport professionally, but I know a lot of smaller people who are brilliant at the sport. It is great exercise, and I personally have a lot of friends who play it at least a few times a week. Learning to shoot the ball into the hoop reliably can take thousands of hours of practice, but it pays off in the end. This is a sport which can earn you a huge amount of money if you possess the skills to play professionally. If you haven’t tried Basketball, I would highly recommend it; a ball costs usually fewer than 30 dollars, and will last for years to come. Even if you don’t play it as a sport, it’s a great way to pass some time. Likewise Football and Baseball are other sports which are highly enjoyable!