Likewise, the height of the basket and the size of the basketball are adjusted for the player s size. Advantages Basketball is an excellent conditioning sport that can be enjoyed by both boys and girls alike. Participation in athletic sports like basketball, improves physical fitness, coordination, and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to learn about teamwork. Basketball games can be played on school playgrounds, home driveways, and indoor gyms. Although an organized game of basketball requires 10 players, one great thing about basketball is that the skills needed for the game can be practiced individually.
Many families purchase portable basketball nets for home use.
Disadvantages As in most sports that involve running for sustained periods of time, injuries to the lower extremities are most common, particularly ankle injuries, with strains and sprains being the most often encountered basketball injuries. Other injuries such as bruises, lacerations, and bone fractures can result both from falls and from collisions between players. You need very little equipment to play basketball. Since the game requires a great deal of running, jumping, and pivoting, a player s basketball shoes are the most important piece of equipment. A pair of comfortable, absorbent cotton socks are also recommended.