Did You Know?
Basketball was made in 1891!
How to Play
You throw the ball in the hoop.
Teams
Each team has five players.
What naismith Does
Naismith made the rules for basketball.
He wanted kids to move and play.
His game is now played all over.
People watch it on TV too.
It helps kids make friends.
It is fun to play with a team.
More About naismith
James Naismith was a teacher. He made basketball in 1891. He wanted kids to have fun in winter. The game grew fast and spread.
Now, kids and grown-ups play it. It is played in schools and parks. Many people watch it on TV too.
Basketball is now a big sport. There are many teams and games. People love to cheer for their teams!







