Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one other by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules.

Since its invention in 1891, it has developed to become a truly international sport. Organized league play originated in the YMCA and early leagues were formed in colleges. Basketball eventually became a professional sport and is one of the few women's sports which developed in tandem with men's. Even though it was originally an American sport, it quickly spread internationally and outstanding players and teams are found today all over the world.

Points are scored for passing the ball through the basket from above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (foul) is not permitted and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations).

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RT @financialsamura: *NEW POST* The Katana: Randy Pausch And Basketballs http://bit.ly/8Ug8Rx inspirational quotes & great articles
EvolutionWealth (Evolution Of Wealth) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:37:20 -0000
RT @financialsamura: *NEW POST* The Katana: Randy Pausch And Basketballs http://bit.ly/8Ug8Rx inspirational quotes & great articles
RT @financialsamura: *NEW POST* The Katana: Randy Pausch And Basketballs http://bit.ly/8Ug8Rx (I love the Last Lecture, by Randy)
deliverawaydebt (Jeff Kosola) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:13:44 -0000
RT @financialsamura: *NEW POST* The Katana: Randy Pausch And Basketballs http://bit.ly/8Ug8Rx (I love the Last Lecture, by Randy)
*NEW POST* The Katana: Randy Pausch And Basketballs http://bit.ly/8Ug8Rx Some inspirational quotes and great articles highlighted this week.
financialsamura (Financial Samurai) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:05:45 -0000
*NEW POST* The Katana: Randy Pausch And Basketballs http://bit.ly/8Ug8Rx Some inspirational quotes and great articles highlighted this week.
Woah, that sounded sexual. i'm in gym and like basketballs are flying at me on the bleachers:P:P
simplyKyle (simplyKyle) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:52:43 -0000
Woah, that sounded sexual. i'm in gym and like basketballs are flying at me on the bleachers:P:P
I never wanted army men or basketballs, I only wanted pantyhose and Barbie dolls ♫ http://blip.fm/~i49ah
mimblini (mimblini) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:33:40 -0000
I never wanted army men or basketballs, I only wanted pantyhose and Barbie dolls ♫ http://blip.fm/~i49ah
@.yourhockeymom: Sound of a thousand basketballs dribbling at Fed Square an appropriate soundtrack to my belly .. http://bit.ly/7jl80p
naijand (Naijand Inc) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:33 -0000
@.yourhockeymom: Sound of a thousand basketballs dribbling at Fed Square an appropriate soundtrack to my belly .. http://bit.ly/7jl80p

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