how did they name this sport?
how high was the basket in 1891?
how did he thought of this sport?
why did he started this sport
Here's an answer for the third and fourth questions:
"Naismith had 14 days to create an indoor game that would provide an 'athletic distraction' for a rowdy class through the brutal New England winter. ... At his wits' end, Naismith recalled a childhood game that required players to use finesse and accuracy to become successful. After brainstorming this new idea, Naismith developed basketball's original 13 rules and consequently, the game of basketball."
(Basketball Hall of Fame - James Naismith Biography)
1891- height of the rim was 3.05 m same as today.
The name was given after a Canadian children's game game called "Duck on a Rock" . I guess you can understand where the basket and ball where retrieved from.
Got an answer for shiny-butterfly? Would you like to comment on the posted answers, or vote for the one which you think is the best?
Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).
Other people asked questions on similar topics, check out the answers they received:
