Basketball
Entertainment rather
than a tool or utility
Considering the
way the game is played
Losing air, slippery
Balls needs to be able
to be gripped, bounced
Passing the ball,
dribbling, shooting
Teams/Usage
Highschool/university
International
Professional
Women's basketball
Re-Design
Minor changes could
have big consequences
Players and teams train around
the way the game is played
Adjustments could
have impacts on
performance
As well as rules
for the game
Brief History
Why was the sport
invented?
Due to the cold outside
temperatures, James
wanted to create an
indoor sport to include the
fun aspects of baseball,
ruby, lacrosse, and soccer
Merge of
multiple sports
into one
Was invented in Canada by James Naismith
Started out with a
peach basket and
two soccer balls
Indoor vs. Outdoor
Outdoor
Thicker, rubber
Rougher terrain
More limits
in terms of design
Indoor
Leather/brown/orange
(nicer materials)
The basketball itself has/
is still being redesigned
Connected to development
of game itself
Trial runs
Initially used
balls from other sports
For body-type specific needs
and changes to environment
Body Movements
Hand, grabbing, positioning
The Game
Development of game also connected
to development of basketball
Functions as easy-to-pick-up
sport where not many materials
are needed
Was globally
appealing for this reason
