What is Basketball?
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world and one of the most widely viewed. It is a team sport that involves two teams of five active players each trying to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a 300 cm (10 feet) high hoop (the ‘basket’) under organised rules. It is played on both indoor and outdoor courts.
The size of the court, height of the basket, size of the basketball, and length of time that the game is played, can all vary according to the age, size and skill level of players.
Basketball is a fast moving game that involves a lot of variety, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defence and much more.
Health benefits of basketball
Basketball involves a lot of starting and stopping. While not renowned as an aerobic sport, it is still a great workout that can help you:
Other benefits of basketball
As well as being a great way to stay fit, basketball can also:
Getting started with basketball
Although official games of basketball require 10 players, you can play a game of basketball with just one other person. You can also go out and shoot baskets by yourself. If you want to play basketball competitively, you can become a member of a team and get involved in local competition. Check out your local sports centres and associations for information on how to join a team, or start your own.
Basketball equipment
One of the great things about the game is that apart from having a basketball, you require very little other equipment to play. However, as basketball involves a lot of running and jumping, it can also be wise to have:
Basketball and children
Basketball is a great way for kids to get active and have fun. ‘ECBL’ is a good platform for introductory basketball program for primary school children. ECBL provides primary school girls and boys of all ages, abilities and skill levels, with the opportunity to play basketball and develop sport and social skills in a safe environment.
The program is delivered at local schools, community centres and local stadiums throughout Australia, by local associations and trained athletes. To find your local association, contact ECBL on (6018) 328 6512.
The size of the court, height of the basket, size of the basketball, and length of time that the game is played, can all vary according to the age, size and skill level of players.
Basketball is a fast moving game that involves a lot of variety, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defence and much more.
Health benefits of basketball
Basketball involves a lot of starting and stopping. While not renowned as an aerobic sport, it is still a great workout that can help you:
- burn calories (an hour of basketball can burn 630–750 calories)
- build endurance
- improve balance and coordination
- develop concentration and self-discipline
- build up muscle.
Other benefits of basketball
As well as being a great way to stay fit, basketball can also:
- help you to make new friends and see them regularlyteach you about being a good team player
- be played by people of all ages and all abilities
- be played all year round because it’s usually an indoor sport
- be a fun game that kids of all levels and ages can enjoy
- be practised alone – all you need is a ball and a hoop (and you can find a hoop in most local parks and school grounds)
- be played and enjoyed with as few as two people (although official games require 10 players).
Getting started with basketball
Although official games of basketball require 10 players, you can play a game of basketball with just one other person. You can also go out and shoot baskets by yourself. If you want to play basketball competitively, you can become a member of a team and get involved in local competition. Check out your local sports centres and associations for information on how to join a team, or start your own.
Basketball equipment
One of the great things about the game is that apart from having a basketball, you require very little other equipment to play. However, as basketball involves a lot of running and jumping, it can also be wise to have:
- basketball or sports shoes that provide good ankle support
- mouth guards
- protective knee and elbow pads.
Basketball and children
Basketball is a great way for kids to get active and have fun. ‘ECBL’ is a good platform for introductory basketball program for primary school children. ECBL provides primary school girls and boys of all ages, abilities and skill levels, with the opportunity to play basketball and develop sport and social skills in a safe environment.
The program is delivered at local schools, community centres and local stadiums throughout Australia, by local associations and trained athletes. To find your local association, contact ECBL on (6018) 328 6512.
Who We Are |
East Coast Basketball League (ECBL) is managed by a collection of enthusiastic people with the aim to provide group and individual basketball development, camps, and clinics for beginners to high school, University and working adults players with deep interest of basketball. Our goal is to help people to take their game to the next level. Kindly surf our website to learn more about our services and packages and how we can develop and bring awareness for the love of basketball near you!
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Since our inception in January, 2002 we have partnered with several local schools for after school programs training players from 13 to 17 years old. Through our 10-week training workouts, many players have gone on to be successful middle school and high school players. In addition, our quarter-annual has been a fixture at UiTM Park, the centre of basketball in Terengganu. Our program offerings have multiplied, as we have trained over 300 players in the Terengganu state area. We have also held workouts for University students, as well as advanced high school players.
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