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Basketball

The game of basketball, including positions, basketball hoop sizes, and court sizes. Includes all levels of basketball.

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How many kiloJoules do you get from playing basketball?

this is not an easy question to answer, it depends on how long you play, how fast you ran, etc. if you really want to know play a game of soccer and write down the details, then next time you visit a Doctor ask them about it using the information you collect. hope that helps :)

Why do you get pain in your knees when you play basketball?

You should take a break from working hard like push ups, crunches, weight lifting..etc. It's best to ask your trainer/coaches if you have one. If you don't, its best to see a chriopacter not a doctor. Doctor will have higher payment than chiropactor do.

What basketball position should i play?

It depends on your height if you are tall you can play postgaurds or any positions.

If your are short you can play wings or 2 and 3. I am short so usally I play a wing or pointgaurd, but that is just my advice 'cause i am short.

Can basketball increase you're height?

I think that playing sports/exercising will increase your height, or growth. Playing basketball requires you to run around, or even jump to score a basket which is a positive thing that may help you grow. I mean it doesn't help you increase your height from 5 ft tall to 6, but it does help you little by little.

What are the working conditions in the NBA?

They play basketball in a basketball court for your information.

Minor violation in basketball game?

Charging occurs when one player runs into another. Traveling happens when a player walks with the ball. Goal tending occurs when a player interferes with the downward arc of the ball toward the basket.

How tall are college basketball hoops?

A college basketball hoop is 10 feet to the rim.

Pros and cons of playing basketball?

well there are many pros including highering your social health by getting to know more players. it also helps you do better in math class such as fractions. it also lets you make millions of dollars when you grow up. Now the cons arent really that big of a deal but still make a difference. one con is that if you become a basketball star you become less interested in respect. You also move away from your family. Thats all i have hope it helps.

What does the term box and 1 mean in basketball?

A box and 1 is a defensive play where four players on the defensive side of the ball are positioned on each corner of the paint(or large rectangle under the basket). These four players play zone defense, protecting each area they are in. The fifth player on defense plays man defense where he plays one player from the offense. This is mainly used if a coach wants a talented player from the other team not to score or get the ball.

How many dunks did Michael Jordon have?

Between 1984 and 1996, Michael Jordan made 2,186 dunks during the regular season and he dunked 448 times during playoffs. These numbers don't include, however, pre-season games, All Star games, dunk contests, and any slam dunks he made prior to his career in the NBA.

What is the name of the new Orleans hornets mascot?

There is Sir Saint(human caricature in physical form) and Gumbo the St. Bernard(dog).

When did players first get paid for sports?

In 1892, William (Pudge) Heffelfinger became the first person to be paid to play American football when he was paid $500 to play in a game for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Allegheny won the game when Pudge recovered a fumble and ran 35 yards for a touchdown.

Who is the highest paid PBA basketball player?

The highest payed basketball player in 1955 is David Robinson. He made 5.74 million dollars.

How many times has a baseball player hit for the cycle in major league baseball?

1998 Tyrone Horne playing for the Arkansas Travelers in the Texas Double A League is the only player in the majors or minor leagues to accomplish the home run cycle. He hit a two run homer in the first, a grand slam in the second, a single shot in the fifth and a three run homer in the sixth.

When basketball first started how many points was each basketball?

Free throws were 1 point all other baskets were 2 points there was no 3 point line until the NBA merged with the ABA. the ABA invented the 3-point arc introducing it to the NBA in their merge in1976

What are the similaritites between basketball and badminton?

In basketball you have a ball and in tennis you have a ball