Basketball
Basketball was invented in the United States in 1891and quickly became popular. Basketball is the one of the major world sport developed in the United States. The official basketball rules for 1966-1967 describe the sport as follows: “Basketball is played by two teams of five players each. ... ” Basketball is usually played indoors but can be played level surfaces outdoors. More people watch basketball game than any other sport in the United States other than football. The Olympic Games have included basketball since 1936. TERMS IN BASKETBALL: ~ Dribble means to bounce the ball on the floor. ... THE BALL The basketball measures about 30inches (76 centimeters) in circumference and weighs from 20 to 22 ounces for the NBA’s official ball.