Basketball

Functions as easy-to-pick-up
sport where not many materials
are needed

Was globally
appealing for this reason

Development of game also connected
to development of basketball

Hand, grabbing, positioning

For body-type specific needs
and changes to environment

Initially used
balls from other sports

Trial runs

Connected to development
of game itself

Indoor

Leather/brown/orange
(nicer materials)

Outdoor

Rougher terrain

More limits
in terms of design

Thicker, rubber

Started out with a
peach basket and
two soccer balls

Was invented in Canada by James Naismith

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

Minor changes could
have big consequences

Adjustments could
have impacts on
performance

As well as rules
for the game

Players and teams train around
the way the game is played

Women's basketball

Professional

International

Highschool/university

Considering the
way the game is played

Passing the ball,
dribbling, shooting

Balls needs to be able
to be gripped, bounced

Losing air, slippery