- Teamwork – learning how to work with others towards a common goal is a critical life skill that a team sport such as basketball instills.
- Physical fitness – playing basketball on a regular basis improves coordination & speed, as well as improving strength & cardiovascular health. Ball handling & dribbling also improve fine motor skills.
- Mental – basketball requires & develops critical thinking & problem analysis skills.
- Cost – in general, basketball allows kids to experience the benefits of team sports without incurring the prohibitive costs of sports that require a lot of equipment. A good pair of shoes & a ball & you are good to go!
- Fun! Enough said! Time to get out there & play!
I have been playing basketball for a long time, I will be going into my sixth season this fall. I really love sports, but basketball is my favourite. I enjoy getting better, meeting new teammates and developing skills with new coaches. I have attended many basketball camps and learned from lots of different basketball players from all around the area. Basketball requires lots of hard work and dedication so you can become a better player.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Basketball: Why Play?
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Great post -very true!
ReplyDeleteThese are the things I love about playing basketball! Glad to see that someone else loves the game as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteI agree so much!
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