Naismith Basketball Rules

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Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:basketball
gptkbp:ball_size 29.5 inches circumference (men's)
gptkbp:basket_diameter 18 inches
gptkbp:basket_height 10 feet
gptkbp:court_markings Free throw line and three-point line
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:James_C._Naismith
gptkbp:dribbling Not originally allowed
gptkbp:duration Two 15-minute halves
gptkbp:field_dimensions 94 feet by 50 feet
gptkbp:first_basketball_game Played in a gymnasium
gptkbp:first_official_game_date January 20, 1892
gptkbp:foul_type Personal fouls
gptkbp:game_length 90 minutes
Four 12-minute quarters (NBA)
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:NCAA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Naismith Basketball Rules
gptkbp:impact Influenced the development of other sports
gptkbp:initial_player_count 18 players
gptkbp:jump_ball Used to start the game
gptkbp:location gptkb:Springfield,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:number_of_players 2 teams of 5 players
gptkbp:objective Score points by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop
gptkbp:operating_hours 5-minute overtime periods
gptkbp:original_ball_type Soccer ball
gptkbp:original_hoop_type Peach baskets
gptkbp:original_team_size 9 players per team
gptkbp:penalty_for_fouls Free throws awarded
gptkbp:popularity Spread through colleges and universities
Widely played globally
gptkbp:referee Enforce rules and maintain order
gptkbp:replaces Limited to stoppages in play
gptkbp:score 1 point for a goal
Field goals and free throws
gptkbp:subsequent_changes Rules have evolved over time
gptkbp:three_point_line Not part of original rules
gptkbp:timeout_rules Each team allowed timeouts
gptkbp:year_created 1891
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Naismith_Awards
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6