Basketball is a game invented for the Canadian climate, by a Canadian, Dr. James Naismith of Almonte, Ontario. Basketball is a game to be played indoors during the long and cold winter months and outdoors during the spring and summer.

Basketball is the only sport that can be practiced and played individually or collectively. One person with a ball and a hoop can spend endless hours of recreation or hard practice, all by himself. Two players can play One-on-One, 21, H-O-R-S-E, or a multitude of shooting contests or variations. Four players can play Two-on-Two at one basket. Six players can play Three-on-Three at one basket, and as many as 24 players can participate in a Basketball game.

Basketball is the only sport that does not require force or violence in order to score. Because of the elevated goal, skill and a soft shot is necessary in order to score. Basketball is a high scoring game, as a matter of fact the highest scoring game among team sports, which means that more players participate in victory and that everyone is rewarded for his efforts. Team members thus share both in victory and in defeat. The result of the game does not reflect the efforts of one player, but of the team.

Basketball is a non-contact sport. The player responsible for contact is penalized immediately. Repetition of mistakes is not allowed either, as five fouls disqualify the player for the game. Also, the acceptance of one’s mistakes is encouraged by requesting the players to admit the fault by raising their arm. Basketball is a game of speed, agility and skill. Through its rules it enhances proper body development, coordination, individual skills, running and jumping ability, quick decision making, team work, respect towards the game officials, the law and the opponents.