... was invented so the basketball could fall freely to the ground (Lauren S. Bahr, 1995). In my opinion, the invention of the hoop and net was a major step in the game of basketball. Due to the free falling ball the game's tempo increased which allowed the game of basketball to develop even more. In ... to make the first dunk shot. Although the dunk shot was permitted in the National Basketball Association it was banned from the NCAA until 1976 season (Barbara A. Chenow, 1993). Also in the 1940's, Bob Kurland use to block shots which led to the rule of "goaltending." In 1952 the foul ... el...

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... was invented so the basketball could fall freely to the ground (Lauren S. Bahr, 1995). In my opinion, the invention of the hoop and net was a major step in the game of basketball. Due to the free falling ball the game's tempo increased which allowed the game of basketball to develop even more. In ... to make the first dunk shot. Although the dunk shot was permitted in the National Basketball Association it was banned from the NCAA until 1976 season (Barbara A. Chenow, 1993). Also in the 1940's, Bob Kurland use to block shots which led to the rule of "goaltending." In 1952 the foul ... el...

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• Grade Level: High School

... was invented so the basketball could fall freely to the ground (Lauren S. Bahr, 1995). In my opinion, the invention of the hoop and net was a major step in the game of basketball. Due to the free falling ball the game's tempo increased which allowed th! e game of basketball to develop even more. ... to make the first dunk shot. Although the dunk shot was permitted in the National Basketball Association it was banned from the NCAA until 1976 season (Barbara A. Chenow, 1993). Also in the 1940's, Bob Kurland use to block shots which led to the rule of "goaltending." In 1952 the foul ... el...

• Word Count: 2230
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School