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James Naismith
Basketball
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When you are playing
basketball with your friends you will be sure to think of James
Naismith!
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Under orders from the head of Physical Education at the
school where he worked, Naismith had 14 days to create an indoor game
that would provide an "athletic distraction" for a rowdy class through
the winter.
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Naismith's invention did not come easily. His first
intention was to bring outdoor games indoors, like soccer and lacrosse,
but they were just too physical. Naismith recalled a childhood game
that required players to use skill and accuracy to become successful.
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After brainstorming this new idea, Naismith developed basketball's
original 13 rules and consequently, the game of basketball.
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