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James Naismith invented basketball.
In 1891 the game of basketball was first played in Canada. -
How basketball was improved
When basketball was first invented, players or spectators had to climb a ladder to remove the ball after every successful shot made. -
How basketball was improved
in 1906, players cut holes in the bottom of the net's to allow the ball to pass straight through the hoop. -
How basketball was improved
In 1913, the out of bounds rule was changed to the current rule of the team causing or touching the ball last when it goes out of bounds loses possession. This rule change was a major impact in reducing the physical play that was common place in the early games. -
How basketballs were improved
In 1942 molded basketballs that maintained a constant shape and size replaced the stitched balls -
How basketball was improved
In 1944 the goal tending rule was adopted making it illegal for a defensive player to touch the ball on its downward flight. -
How basketball was improved
In 1945 the substitution rule was finally changed to permit players to return to the game an unlimited number of times. -
How basketball was improved
In 1911, player fouls for disqualification was increased from two to four, and increased again in 1945 to five fouls. In 1922, traveling or running with the ball was changed to a violation and no longer considered a foul. -
How basketball was improved
In 1949 coaching during game was officially allowed. Prior to this time, believe it or not, no coaching was allowed during the game or even during a timeout. However, coaching was allowed during half time. -
How basketball was improved
From 1967 to 1977, a no dunking rule was enacted in college basketball. The reasons given were to prevent basket damage and injuries..
