BASKETBALL
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On January 15, 1892, basketball was first played in recognized and organized fashion in YMCA's around Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield is also the city that the Basketball Hall of Fame can be found.
Basketball is one of the most popular sports played in the United States. Although physically very demanding to play, the rules of basketball are quite simple to understand. Basketball is a team sport requiring a minimum of five players per team. Each person fills one of five positions consisting of two forwards, two point guards, and one center.
Basketball is a game of jumping and landing, twisting and catching, pivoting and even falling. Basketball is a skill-intensive game. Your simply must master the fundamentals to succeed.
Common Basketball Injuries:
- Tendonitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL/PCL)Injuries
- Injuries to the Meniscus
- Wrist Sprains
- Finger Fractures
- Ankle Sprains
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Hamstrings Pull or Tears
- Muscle Sprains and Strains
Equipment:
- Basketball sneakers
- Shorts
- Shirts
- Warm up pants and jacket
- Mouth guard
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