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Basketball

Basketball originated as an indoor sport invented by James Naismith in Canada to provide an engaging activity during cold weather, incorporating elements from various sports like baseball, rugby, lacrosse, and soccer.

Basketball

Basketball

Entertainment rather than a tool or utility

Considering the way the game is played
Losing air, slippery
Balls needs to be able to be gripped, bounced
Passing the ball, dribbling, shooting

Teams/Usage

Highschool/university
International
Professional
Women's basketball

Re-Design

Minor changes could have big consequences
Players and teams train around the way the game is played
Adjustments could have impacts on performance

As well as rules for the game

Brief History

Why was the sport invented?
Due to the cold outside temperatures, James wanted to create an indoor sport to include the fun aspects of baseball, ruby, lacrosse, and soccer

Merge of multiple sports into one

Was invented in Canada by James Naismith
Started out with a peach basket and two soccer balls

Indoor vs. Outdoor

Outdoor
Thicker, rubber
Rougher terrain

More limits in terms of design

Indoor
Leather/brown/orange (nicer materials)

The basketball itself has/ is still being redesigned

Connected to development of game itself
Trial runs
Initially used balls from other sports
For body-type specific needs and changes to environment

Body Movements

Hand, grabbing, positioning

The Game

Development of game also connected to development of basketball
Functions as easy-to-pick-up sport where not many materials are needed
Was globally appealing for this reason