Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership

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 Campaigns

This Girl Can

Tue, 01 Sep 2020

No one gets to choose how you exercise other than you. Your body, your call. And whatever that looks like, we think it’s worth celebrating.

Taunton Tornados Basketball Club

Taunton Tornados basketball club offers youth teams as well as a ladies team and a mens team.

We are a fun friendly club focussed on teaching the sport at a grass roots level making it accessible for all.

Bridgwater Buccaneers Basketball Club

Bicton College

Bicton College is set in the beautiful East Devon Countryside. We are a part of The Cornwall College group and provide education for students from 14-16, FE16-19 and HE Degree courses. Here you can study a wealth of courses from Military, Arboriculture, H

Exeter & District Basketball Association

We are the 'local' association registered with Basketball England covering amateur basketball for all ages covering the area from Plymouth to Taunton, Torbay to North Devon.

Wells Roller Hockey Skate Club

We meet once a week to have fun on skates. We play Basket Ball, Hockey and Hand Ball on skates as well as other games. Wells Blue Sports Centre is our base on a Tuesday evening 6-7pm. Beginners to advanced welcome.

Basketball England

http://www.basketballengland.co.uk/

British Wheelchair Basketball

http://www.gbwba.org.uk/gbwba/