Basketball, like any sport, is important to any child during their development and growth. Basketball can be played by both boys and girls as well as men and women. Organized children’s teams start at 6 or 7 years old. Basketball promotes teamwork, team spirit and helps children become more physically fit.

People don’t just play organized basketball in some kind of league, but it’s also played in a pick-up format. You can play basketball just by going to the park and playing a game with people you may or may not know. As an added bonus, playing basketball is a great way to meet other people, whether it’s in organized leagues or over the weekend at backyard games in the park. Very often, people who meet on the basketball court end up being friends off the court later on. These relationships can last for many years, all of which begin on the basketball court.

Basketball is a great sport as you don’t always need someone else to play with to enjoy the game. You can practice shooting free throws, dribbling the ball, and doing some wind sprints to keep fit. Even playing with another person is great fun and there are many games like five-three-one and horse that you can play for hours, while trying to improve your shot. If you find some other people, you can play two against two, three against three or five against five. You can choose to play full court or half court games, which require less running. There is so much flexibility to go out and play.