Kent Sport - Basketball

Basketball

Basketball is a game played by two teams of usually five players each on a rectangular court having a raised basket or goal at each end, points being scored by tossing the ball through the opponent's basket.

See Also:: Wheelchair Basketball

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An Overview of Basketball

Basketball can be played by people of any age, size or ability and with thousands of outdoor courts across the country - where you can play for free - there's plenty of places to practice if you don't fancy competing with a team.

Benefits

The mixture of running, jumping, pivoting and twisting helps improve balance and build endurance.
Excellent way to boost coordination and balance through dribbling, passing and shooting the basketball
Team game nature means it is an excellent way to develop communication skills and learn to work effectively with other people.

Costs

It is a cheap game to set-up, with only a hoop and basketball required for a match. Thousands of outdoor courts can be found across the country in parks and recreation areas where you can play for free.

Involvement

For people looking to receive coaching, play as part of a team and compete in a league, there are approximately 1,000 clubs in the UK which can be found in sport centres, schools, colleges, universities and gyms. Local clubs can be found by visiting the Basketball England website.

Equipment

Only a hoop and basketball required for a match
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing

Facts

Men's basketball was introduced to the Olympics in 1936, with women given their own competition in 1976.

National Programmes

This Girl Can

This Girl Can seeks to tell the real stories of women who get active or play sport in the way that’s right for them using images that show what activity really looks like in all its glory.

Maidstone Panthers Basketball Club

Maidstone Panthers are an expanding basketball club based at the YMCA in Maidstone (Loose).
Training Under 12's - Wednesday 1730-1630
Training Under 14 -16's - Wednesday 1830-1930
Training Under 14's- U16's Saturday 09:00-11:)0
Mens Open Play - Sunday

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing is a free magazine in the Sevenoaks District in Kent which hosts an annual Showcase Event for local sports clubs.

Kent Crusaders Basketball Club

Basketball Club offering sessions for U8 all the way up to U16. We have sessions in Medway, Northfleet and Canterbury.

Guru Nanak Sports Club

We aim to provide quality basketball development for youths and adults in Gravesham and the surrounding area. We have been an affiliated member of basketballEnglans since 1991 and have won trophies at national and local level on a consistent basis over th