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Espn: Dr. J Operated Above the Rest

For Students 9th - 10th
Known for his "air time", Julius "Dr. J" Erving is a true NBA basketball legend and Hall of Famer. This ESPN article provides highlights of his noteworthy career.
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Espn: Magic Made Showtime a Show

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, career highlights of the basketball legend it named number seventeen on its list of great athletes of the 20th century. Learn about Magic Johnson's legacy both as a player and as a man.
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Library of Congress

Loc: First College Basketball Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
How and why was basketball invented? To see some actual photographs and read about the beginning of this very popular sport, visit this page from the Library of Congress.
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Basketball Hall of Fame: Julius "Dr. J" Erving

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a profile of NBA Legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving. It includes college and professional playing highlights as well as a complete biography.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Ten Basket

For Students 4th - 6th
You have ten balls to get as many baskets as possible. The more baskets you get the more awesome ball styles become available. Do you have what it takes to be a hoop shooting superstar!
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Sports: Learn More About Your Favorite Sport

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn more about their favorite sport. Baseball, tennis, football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and more.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Court

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the basketball court. Dimensions and areas for different leagues.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Equipment

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about basketball equipment. Different size balls, the uniform, shoes and the basket.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Fouls

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about fouls in basketball, including offensive, defensive, and player controlled fouls.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Games for Practice

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn some games to help practice for basketball such as horse, twenty one, and around the world.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Center

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Center's importance in basketball, especially as a shot blocker, rebounder, and scorer.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Penalties for Fouls

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the penalties for fouls in basketball. Fouling out, flagrant fouls, and technicals.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Clock and Timing

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the timing and the clock in basketball. How long is a basketball game.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Playing Individual Defense

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn how to play individual defense in basketball. How to stand, where to focus, inside D, and on the perimeter.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Individual Drills

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn some individual drills for basketball. Ways to practice dribbling and shooting on your own.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Offensive Plays

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about basic offensive plays in basketball such as pick-and-roll, the fast break, and the give-and-go.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Passing the Ball

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about passing the ball in basketball. Two-handed chest pass, overhead pass, and bounce pass.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Point Guard

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the point guard position in basketball; ball handler and leader on the court.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Power Forward

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Power Forward position in basketball; rebounder and enforcer on the team.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Rebounding

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about rebounding in basketball. Boxing out, offensive and defensive rebounds, and anticipation.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Referee Signals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about basketball referee signals. Official hand movements for fouls, time outs, and violations.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Rules Violations

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about rules violations in basketball such as traveling, double dribble, three seconds, and kicking.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Shooting the Ball

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about shooting the ball in basketball. How to hold the ball, stand, and practice.
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Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Shooting Guard

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the shooting guard position in basketball; scorer and three point shot expert.