koszykówki

Koszykówka, also known as basketball, is a team sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop, a ring 18 inches in diameter with a net hanging down, which is mounted 10 feet above the ground. Points are scored by putting the ball through the hoop. A field goal made from anywhere inside the three-point line is worth two points. A field goal made from anywhere outside the three-point line is worth three points. A free throw is worth one point.

The game was invented by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith was a Canadian-American physical education instructor who was looking for a less rough sport than football to occupy his students during the winter. The first basketball game was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets. The game quickly spread throughout the United States and then internationally.

Koszykówka is played by millions of people worldwide, both professionally and recreationally. The most popular professional league is the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States. Other major professional leagues exist in Europe, Asia, and South America. The sport is also a popular Olympic sport for both men and women. The rules of the game are governed by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Players dribble the ball to move around the court and pass it to teammates. The game is characterized by its fast pace, athleticism, and strategic play.