Part one of term paper
Basketball was a sport that was invented by Dr. Naismith to provide indoor exercise and competitions for the students between the end of the football season and the beginning of the baseball season. Basketball is the one sport whose exact origin is definitely known. The Springfield College gym class needed a new game to keep them busy. They t ...

Part two of term paper
... to try rugby, soccer, and lacrosse but too many people were getting hurt. He makes a decision to involve a larger ball in play so players will not have to "hit" or "strike" it in anyway which would reduce the risk of injury. He affixes a peach basket onto a balcony and declares the goal of the game is to get the ball into the basket. Finally the school has their safe game. Then Dr. Naismith devises a set of rules to keep order throughout his game. The sport was an instant success. The game of baske ...