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The original American basketball game
Dr James Naismith invented the original American basketball game in 1891. He wanted to create a non-contact sport that could be played indoors. In January 1892, he published the rules in The Triangle, the school newspaper of Springfield College.
Although other rules have been added, the original 13 rules of the game still form the heart of the game.
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Original 13 rules of basketball: Rules 8-13
8. A goal is made when the ball is thrown or batted from the ground into the basket and stays there.
9. When the ball goes out of bounds, the first person touching it shall throw it into the field of play. The thrower may not hold onto the ball for longer t...
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Original 13 rules of basketball: Rules 1-7
- The ball may be thrown in any direction using one or two hands.
- The ball may be batted in any direction but not with the fist.
- A player cannot run with the ball but must throw it from the spot where he catches it.
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