
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
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.
Find Basketball Clubs/Groups Near You
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National Governing Bodies

Basketball England
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- info@basketballengland.co.uk.
- Contact Telephone
- 0114 284 1060
Leicester Warriors
We are an established National League Club with a proven track record in the Basketball England leagues and a good reputation for supporting fellow teams, National Teams, Regional Performance Centres and the Governing Body. The club also has an extensive
Leicester Riders
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Leicester Riders Foundation
Community Projects programme offering all levels of Basketball to anybody aged 3 - 80years old. From Coaching Fundamentals, open runs, female only sessions, junior sessions, Project Hub Club sessions, Satellite Clubs, Doorstep Club, Walking Basketball, Sh
Morningside Arena Leicester
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Leicester City Football Club Community Trust
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University Of Leicester
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Sports U
SportsInU provides instructors and services such as Boxercise, Football, Dance/exercise to music, Basketball, Mix Martial Arts and seated exercise activities to keep people healthy and fit.
Falcons All Stars
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Aylestone Leisure Centre
Aylestone Leisure Centre offers activities in our sports halls, together with our 3G football pitch, swimming pools and gym.
The Grove Community Hub
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SFK Multisports
We are a sports coaching company working with local schools and authorities to deliver sports coaching for communities
Sir Jonathan North Community College
Sir Jonathan North College is an Outstanding all girls College based in Leicester.
Special Olympics Leicestershire & Rutland Basketball Club
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Leicester Sharpe Basketball Club
Leicester Sharpe provides young adults with special and additional needs the opportunity to play basketball and receive expert coaching, in a fun and friendly environment training on Mondays term times only.
Team Leicestershire Final - Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10/11 & U18 Basketball (Girls)
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Basketball England: #ProjectSwish
#ProjectSwish is Basketball England’s mission to improve outdoor basketball courts across England.
http://www.basketballengland.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23143745
http://www.gbwba.org.uk/gbwba/
http://www.leicestercobras.org.uk/
http://www.leicesterriders.co.uk/
http://www.leicesterwarriors.com/
http://www.leicesterbasketball.co.uk/