BASKETBALL

Summary of the event. What actually happens?

In Basketball you just want to have fun. It is a game of skill and agility. They point of basketball is to get the ball through the hoop. But its not that easy there are many rules you must follow. For example you cannot run with the ball you must dribble it. Also there is no physical contact.

What does it feel like to participate?

“First of all, I want to thank Coach Krzyzewski for his vote of confidence,” Redd said. “We had a conversation a couple of days ago and he really told me what he expected of me and to be ready at all times. He said, ‘When you get out there, just go play basketball.’ That was the vote of confidence I needed for this team.
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What kind of training is involved?

For Training you probably have to work out in a gym very often every week. There might be team training sessions but you have to work out alone too. You have to be able to run without stopping for a long period of time. You have to have a lot of arm strength to be able to shoot and pass the ball from far away.

There are probably many ways to become an Olympic athlete. The way I am going to tell you is this: 1st pick a sport you like and suits you. 2nd work at the sport for a while building strength and knowledge for the game. 3rd Attend some sports schools to help with endurance and intensive training. 4th work with some amazing coaches or try out for a National Team. Make sure you train like crazy so you can perform of play your game under pressure.

What equipment do you need?

The most important equipment is the Basketball. The basketball is 75-78 cm round and weighs 600-650 grams. Next is net, it is made of medal in a circle shape and straight flat medal with a net hanging from it. The net is place 3.05m above floor. Don’t just think any shoe will work; the shoe must be a high topped shoe if you wish to play. Last but not least is
The shot clock. They shot clock measures 28m x 15m. Last is the backboard. The back board is a rectangular board where the net is hung. You can hit the basketball into the net off the backboard.

When and where is the event being held during the upcoming Olympics in Beijing?

The basketball games will be held at Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing. August 9-24th, 2008.