Basketball originated in Massachusetts, USA in 1891, invented by physical education teacher James Naismith. At first, he nailed the peach basket to the railing of the gym stand and used a football as the ball for the game. It was stipulated that throwing the ball into the basket would earn 1 point, and the winner would be determined by the score. Thus, the embryonic form of modern basketball was born.
A basketball game is played by two teams with five players each on a rectangular court, with the goal of throwing the ball into the opponent's basket to score. The competition is divided into 4 sections, each lasting 12 minutes. The one with the highest score within the designated time wins. The main rules include dribbling rules (such as not dribbling twice, walking violations), offensive time limits (shooting within 24 seconds), etc. The division of labor for player positions is clear, with the center responsible for attacking and defending the interior, the forward taking care of both the interior and exterior, and the defender controlling the ball and organizing the attack.
As a highly attractive sport, basketball not only enhances physical fitness, but also cultivates teamwork and competitiveness. Professional leagues such as NBA and CBA, as well as international events such as the Olympics and Men's Basketball World Cup, have spread the passion and passion of basketball to every corner of the world, making countless people obsessed with it.
