Basketball Equipment and Measurements

Basketball Regulations

• Official FIBA basketballs must be made of leather or composite leather materials.
• The basketball rim (hoop) is mounted 3.05 meters (10 feet) above the ground.
• Regulation backboard dimensions are 1.8 meters wide by 1.05 meters tall.
• The diameter of the basketball rim (hoop) is 0.457 meters (18 inches).
• The circumference of a regulation basketball ranges from 74.9 cm to 78 cm (29.5 to 30.7 inches).
• Standard height for the basketball rim is 3.05 meters (10 feet) above the ground.
• The standard width of a basketball backboard is 1.8 meters (6 feet).

Court Dimensions

• The standard length of a basketball court in NBA games is 28.65 meters (94 feet) and in college games is 24.38 meters (80 feet).

Player Equipment and Skills

• Basketball players are typically recommended to wear shoes that provide ankle support and cushioning.
• Dribbling allows a player to move around the court while in possession of the ball.
• The primary objective in basketball is to score more points than the opposing team by shooting the ball into their hoop.
• A basic skill that a basketball player should possess is the ability to shoot effectively.

Basketball History

• James Naismith is credited with inventing basketball in 1891.

Japanese Culture

• The term for the art of paper folding is origami.
• Traditional Japanese theater involving music, dance, and drama is known as kabuki.
• 'Manga' refers to a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels.
• 'Kumadori' refers to the makeup styles used in kabuki theater, highlighting expressions and character traits.
• Ukiyo-e is known for its woodblock prints and paintings, often depicting landscapes, kabuki actors, and scenes from history.

Athletic Skills

• Jumping with power to gain possession of the ball is crucial for rebounding.
• The primary skill that defines the best players in basketball is versatility, allowing for proficiency in multiple skills such as shooting, passing, and defense.

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