Basketball
Wanna be a baller? Whether you have mad skills or not, basketball can be a way to simply relieve stress or it can be a game of blood, sweat and tears – in a more competitive world. It is a game played on a court (be it a hardwood floor or cement parking lot), where all players contribute to both offense and defense. In an organized setting, team size varies from three on each team (at a 3-on-3 tournament) up to five (at most games); but individual players can play against each other as well. The object is to score by shooting a ball through a hoop that stands 10 feet high and is attached to a backboard at each end of the court. Basketball, which began by shooting a soccer ball into a peach basket, has changed since its creation in the late 1800s, but one aspect has remained the focus since day one – throwing a ball into an elevated goal. Regulation games last 40 minutes.
| Forms |
1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5 |
| Time of Activity (minutes) |
40 minutes, or two 20 minute halves, |
| Ease of Learning |
Moderate |
| Level of Commitment Required by Participant |
Moderate |
| Equipment cost to begin |
$60 - 100+ |
| Regular Participation Costs |
$30 - 100 |
| Schedule Flexibility |
Moderate |
| Injury Risk |
High |
| Endurance Required |
Aerobic/Anaerobic |
| Strength Required |
Moderate
|
| Skill/Coordination Required |
High |
| Family/Social Activity |
Moderate |
| Type |
Team |
| Location |
Court, Indoor, Street |
| Access to Facility |
Easy |