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James Naismith
BY ALEX
His Beginnings
James Naismith, the man given credit for
inventing basketball, was actually a
Canadian. He was born in Almonte,
Ontario, on 6, 1861. His parents were
John and Margaret Naismith, but sadly
they died of a disease when James was
young. Eventually, he and his siblings
were adopted.
Education
James had an outstanding amount of
education which made him suitable for
many jobs. He first went to McGill
University for 3 years (where he was also
employed). Later he went to the
Presbyterian Theological
College in
Montreal to expand his education. All in all
James’ education was more than qualified
to teach physical education.
Work
James taught physical education for a living.
From 1887 to 1890 he worked at McGill
University (which is also coincidentally where
he was educated when he was younger).
Later on in Naismith's career he became the
physical education teacher for the YMCA
training school in Springfield, Massachusetts,
from 1890 to 1895. In conclusion ,James
Nasmith had a long and exciting career that
eventually led him to invent the sport of
basketball.
Inspiration
James’ inspiration came from his work.
Physical education was getting less
popular, and it was his job to create a new
sport to keep young men interested in the
subject. He first decided on using a ball
the size of a soccer ball, but instead of
kicking it, you would throw and pass it like
in football. After much modifying, James
had created the sport known as
basketball. In the beginning, the ball was
thrown into a peach basket.
James’ First 13 Rules for
Basketball - Part 1
On December 21, 1891, Naismith created thirteen
rules for basketball. They are as follows:
1. The ball may be thrown in any direction
with one or two hands.
2. The ball may be batted in any direction
with one or two hands ( Never the fist )
3. A player cannot run with the ball.
4. The ball must be held in or between the hands;
the arms or body must not be used for holding
it must not be used for holding it.
James’ First 13 Rules for
Basketball - Part 2
5. No shouldering, holding, pushing or
striking in any way. The first time a
player physically assaults another player
that player will be given a foul , if the
player attempts the same action again that
player will be suspended until the next goal
if any.
6. A foul is striking at the ball with the fits.
7. If one team has 3 fouls in a row it counts as a point
for the other team.
James’ First 13 Rules for Basketball Part
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8. A point is scored if the ball is thrown or batted into the
basket and stays there.
9. When a ball goes out of bounds it is thrown into play
by the person first touching it.
10.The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note
the fouls and notify the referee when fouls have been
maid.
11.The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide
if the ball is in play.
12.The time shall be two 15 minute halves with a 5
minute break between.
13.The with the most goals during the time is declared
the winner.
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