Basketball, game played between two teams of five players each on a

rectangular court, usually indoors. Each team tries to score by tossing the ball
through the opponent’s goal, an elevated horizontal hoop and net called a
basket.

The only major sport strictly of U.S. origin, basketball was invented by James
Naismith (1861–1939) on or about December 1, 1891, at the International
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now
Springfield College), Springfield, Massachusetts, where Naismith was an
instructor in physical education.

For that first game of basketball in 1891, Naismith used as goals two half-
bushel peach baskets, which gave the sport its name. The students were
enthusiastic. After much running and shooting, William R. Chase made a
midcourt shot—the only score in that historic contest. Word spread about the
newly invented game, and numerous associations wrote Naismith for a copy
of the rules, which were published in the January 15, 1892, issue of the
Triangle, the YMCA Training School’s campus paper.

The Birthplace of Basketball

Basketball is built into the fabric of Springfield College. The game was
invented by Springfield College instructor and graduate student James
Naismith in 1891, and has grown into the worldwide athletic phenomenon we
know it to be today.

Springfield College students continue to be innovators and leaders in their

fields. Learn how you can join the prestigious alumni network by exploring
our academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, offered both
in-person and online.

The early years

In the early years the number of players on a team varied according to the
number in the class and the size of the playing area. In 1894 teams began to
play with five on a side when the playing area was less than 1,800 square feet
(167.2 square metres); the number rose to seven when the gymnasium
measured from 1,800 to 3,600 square feet (334.5 square metres) and up to
nine when the playing area exceeded that. In 1895 the number was
occasionally set at five by mutual consent; the rules stipulated five players
two years later, and this number has remained ever since.
Players shooting into a closed-bottom peach basket in an outdoor game of
basketball, 1892.Courtesy of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield,
Massachusetts, U.S.

Since Naismith and five of his original players were Canadians, it is not
surprising that Canada was the first country outside the United States to play
the game. Basketball was introduced in France in 1893, in England in 1894,
in Australia, China, and India soon thereafter, and in Japan in 1900.

While basketball helped swell the membership of YMCAs because of the

availability of their gyms, within five years the game was outlawed by
various associations because gyms that had been occupied by classes of 50 or
60 members were now monopolized by only 10 to 18 players. The
banishment of the game induced many members to terminate their YMCA
membership and to hire halls to play the game, thus paving the way to the
professionalization of the sport.

Originally, players wore one of three styles of uniforms: knee-length football

trousers; jersey tights, as commonly worn by wrestlers; or short padded pants,
forerunners of today’s uniforms, plus knee guards. The courts often were of
irregular shape with occasional obstructions such as pillars, stairways, or
offices that interfered with play. In 1903 it was ruled that all boundary lines
must be straight. In 1893 the Narragansett Machinery Co. of Providence,
Rhode Island, marketed a hoop of iron with a hammock style of basket.

Originally a ladder, then a pole, and finally a chain fastened to the bottom of
the net was used to retrieve a ball after a goal had been scored. Nets open at
the bottom were adopted in 1912–13. In 1895–96 the points for making a
basket (goal, or field goal) were reduced from three to two, and the points for
making a free throw (shot uncontested from a line in front of the basket after
a foul had been committed) were reduced from three to one.
Baskets were frequently attached to balconies, making it easy for spectators
behind a basket to lean over the railings and deflect the ball to favour one
side and hinder the other; in 1895 teams were urged to provide a 4-by-6-foot
(1.2-by-1.8-metre) screen for the purpose of eliminating interference. Soon
after, wooden backboards proved more suitable. Glass backboards were
legalized by the professionals in 1908–09 and by colleges in 1909–10. In
1920–21 the backboards were moved 2 feet (0.6 metre), and in 1939–40 4
feet, in from the end lines to reduce frequent stepping out-of-bounds. Fan-
shaped backboards were made legal in 1940–41.

Jan 1, 1894

Soccer ball used at the beginning

A soccer ball (football) was used for the first two years. In 1894 the first
basketball was marketed. It was laced, measured close to 32 inches (81 cm),
or about 4 inches (10 cm) larger than the soccer ball, in circumference, and
weighed less than 20 ounces (567 grams).
Jan 18, 1896

First College Basketball Game

The first ever college basketball game was played on January 18, 1896, when
the University of Iowa invited student athletes from the new University of
Chicago for an experimental game. Final score: Chicago 15, Iowa 12, a bit
different from the hundred-point scores of today.
Nov 7, 1896

First Professional Basketball Game(Trenton vs.Brooklyn)

This was the first known professional basketball game was played in Trenton
New Jersey between the Trenton YMCA and the Brooklyn YMCA. The
game was played at the Trenton Masonic temple, and an admission fee was
charged for admittance into the game. Each player got $15 dollars except
Fred Cooper who got $16 dollars, and became the first highest paid player.
Trenton defeated Brooklyn 15-1 to win the first ever professional basketball
game.
Jan 1, 1916

Not Dribbling and Shooting to Dribbling and Shooting

In Naismith's original 13 rules, the ball could be batted in any direction with
one or both hands, but it could not be dribbled because players could not
move with the ball. Beginning in 1910 a player could dribble the ball, but
could not shoot after dribbling. It was not until 1916, following heated
debate, that players were allowed to shoot after dribbling.
Jun 18, 1932

Formation of FIBA

World basketball was growing, but it was on June 18, 1932 that a real
international organization was formed, to coordinate tournaments and teams:
that day, Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Portugal,
Romania and Switzerland founded the International Basketball Federation. Its
work was fundamental for the first inclusion of basketball in the Berlin
Olympic Games in 1936.
Aug 7, 1936

Introduced to Olympics

"1936 basketball became an official sport and the United States team easily
dominated the competition. The games were played outdoors on a converted
tennis court, and the 1936 championship game was played during a rainstorm
with 1,000 standing fans. Following this, the United States won every
Olympic basketball championship until 1972.The USA men have dominated
in Olympic basketball, owning a won-loss slate of 122-5,"
Feb 27, 1940

First Basketball Game Televised

The first basketball game is televised, from Madison Square Garden;

Fordham vs the University of Pittsburgh. It was over NBC's experimental
station in New York, W2XBS. The game, in which Pittsburgh beat Fordham
50-37.
Feb 7, 1945

Inventor of 3 point line(Howard Hobson)

Herman Sayger, a high-school basketball phenom cum coach in the midwest,

came up with the idea of a three-point shot in a scoring system that rewarded
distance of the shot being made;The three point line, as well as other rule
changes, were tested in a game between Columbia and Fordham on February
07, 1945.
Jan 1, 1948

Basketball size changed

By 1948–49, when the laceless molded ball was made official, the size had
been set at 30 inches (76 cm).
What is the equipment used in basketball?

Basketball is one of the most played sports today. Basketball is a team sport.
There are 5 players in each team in this sport. Basketballers are called
basketball players. The goal of basketball is to pass the ball from the
basket/circle. The team that scores more than its opponent wins the game.
Basketball matches (without overtime) consist of 4 periods of 10 minutes,
excluding matches that result in a draw in private tournaments. Every ten
minutes is called the period.
So what is the basket hoop, basketball, what is the circle? What
equipment is used in basketball? Let’s examine it all together.

Basketball field equipment is less compared to other sports. The main

materials used in playing basketball (training or match) are the crucible and
the ball. Other basketball equipment and materials are determined as
crucible, hoop, ball transport cart, under-pot cushion, hoop net, tactical
board, scoreboard.

Also, training jerseys, sports shoes, and sports socks used by basketball
players are among the basketball equipment.

As Ekip Grass we are the best basketball equipment and supplies

manufacturer in Turkey. When we say basketball equipment, we produce all
the materials that come to mind with devotion to sports fans and offer them to
your service.

What is the Basketball Court Equipments?

Here is the equipment used in basketball we produce for you;

1. Basketball Hoops
Basketball crucibles are a product that can be produced in many different
ways. So, basketball hoops are produced for all segments, including single-
pole hoop, 4-post hoop, wall-mounted hoop, FIBA approved basketball
hoop, hydraulic basketball hoop, 3-way hoop, two-way hoop, villas
model hoop.

 Single pole hoop; It is a basketball hoop that can be mounted on the

standard ground.
 Hydraulic hoop; They are technological crucibles that can grow longer
and shorter.
 Wall-mounted hoop; As the name suggests, it is a type of crucible
mounted on the wall. It is used to save space in small areas.
 FIBA approved basketball hoop; It is an internationally approved
crucible used in professional basketball competitions.

(Basketball crucibles/backboards/hoops are very diverse. So, you can see

the types of basketball crucibles by examining our website. Basketball hoop
prices vary according to the material to be used and the model of the product.
Therefore, you can contact us about basketball crucible prices and get
detailed information.

2. Basketball circle

It is the indispensable material of basketball sport. The hoop mounted on the

backboard is the target point of the ball. Each ball passing through the circle
is won as a number. Therefore, basketball can not be practiced without a
hoop. We would also like to point out that basketball hoop must be orange.
So, following the rules set by FIBA, the basketball circle was decided to be
orange.

3. Basket Net

The loop net is a material that makes basketball sports safer. Thanks to the
loop net, the ball that passes through the circle fall to the ground in another
direction or person. So, the loop net is very important for the safety of
basketball.

It can be produced using yarns in different colors and patterns.

4. Ball transport cart

They are the tools used in the training that should be delivered to the player
especially quickly. So it is wheeled and easy to use.
5. Basketball hoop protection mat/pad

This is a very important basketball element. It is of vital importance among

basketball equipment and supplies. The hoop protection mat is a material
that prevents athletes from hitting the pot post during a fall. It is used to
prevent injury to players.

The athlete’s health is paramount, so is basketball, equipment is produced by

keeping athlete health in the foreground.
6. Tactical board

It is a board used to give tactics to the players used by basketball coaches

during the game and is drawn on. There is a picture of the basketball court on
the board, so coaches can easily guide their players.

As you can see, if you ask what equipment is needed in basketball, our
answer is clear and clearly stated.
7. The ball

It is impossible to do this sport without basketball. That’s why there is a need

for quality and durable custom made basketball balls.

8. Basketball Court

The basketball court is the next important thing for shooting balls in this game. The
court is usually made of wooden floorboard. The court size is about 28m x 17m
according to the International standards. The National Basketball Association (NBA)
regulation states the floor dimension as 29m x 15m. The standard court is rectangular
in shape and has baskets placed on opposite ends.
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https://youtu.be/JlgYkCctZcM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO2lQ6xq8po

https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-history-of-basketball

https://www2.slideshare.net/AllynVocal/basketball-history-basic-skills

https://www.britannica.com/sports/basketball

https://springfield.edu/where-basketball-was-invented-the-birthplace-of-basketball