High speed and frequent scoring produce thrills in basketball that are not found in many other games. However, partly because basketball is a comparatively new game, and partly because complete statistical reports have not always been available to the public, the average spectator has a limited knowledge of the sport.
Spectators watch a game for different reasons and therefore react differently during the game.
The average spectator is not expected to watch a basketball game with the sole purpose of making a complete analysis of it. For this reason, he cannot be expected to react quite like an experienced scout, coach, or player. The point should be made, however, that the greater the spectator s knowledge of the game, the more intelligently he will be able to watch it and control his reactions. It is not our intention to discourage or take away the spectator s joy in rooting for their favorite team. It is desirable, however, that spectators be able to control themselves properly at the games and a greater understanding of the game will aid in this.