Essay 1-02a: basketball

I like basketball very much. I had played basketball for eight years from elementary school. My sister did, so I wanted to play it. I was small when I was elementary student, so my position was a guard. In junior high school and high school, my positions were guard and forward.

Fundamental rules of basketball are double dribble and traveling. The former is no to dribble after you dribble and catch the ball or no to dribble by both hands. The latter is not to walk three steps having ball. There are many other rules. For example, you have to shoot ball within twenty four seconds and not to be three seconds area of competitors under the goal. It looks difficult, but it is very exciting and enjoyable.

Basketball was invented in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician James Naismith. Naismith introduced the game when he was an instructor at the Young Men's Christian Association Training School (now Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts. The game involved elements of American football, soccer, and hockey, and the first ball used was a soccer ball. Teams had nine players, and the goals were wooden peach baskets affixed to the walls. By 1897-1898, teams of five became standard.

Basketball is a sport that everyone, from children to adult, can enjoy. In elementary school, there are many students who play mini basketball. Rules of mini basketball are a little different. However, it is the same how to play. From junior high school, all people play basketball.

I like playing and watching basketball. I wanted to play it, but it needs physical strength. I don’t play any sports now, so I have little strength. Next week, there is a basketball game of my junior, so I’m going to watch it with my friend. I’m looking forward to it.
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