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I have chosen basketball because I go to it. It’s my
favorite kind of sport with a ball
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History of basketball
The history of basketball began with its invention in
1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith as a less injury-prone sport than football. The game became established fairly quickly and grew very popular as the 20th century progressed, first in America and then throughout the world.
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How to play
Get a ball and a hoop.
Score points by shooting
the ball through the hoop. In basketball, an offensive player can score between one and three points with a shot, depending on where the shot is taken on the floor.
Five players from each team may be on the court at one time
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The only essential equipment in a basketball game is the ball
and the court
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Basketball appeared in Russia at the beginning of the 20-th century.