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Beginner's Guide to Playing Basketball

Last Update: August 12, 2008

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Pick up basketball rules and skills to join up with a team this season. Learn basketball skills and strategies in this video basketball lesson.

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  • Great team sport
  • Keeps you in shape
  • Invented by Dr. James Naismith

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Quin is the current head coach of the Austin Toros NBA Developmental League Team. He began his playing career at Duke University where he was coached by Mike Kyrzewski and then coached under him for four years. He then coached for six years as the head coach for Missouri University's NCAA team and is now happy to reside in Austin.

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QUIN SNYDER: When Doctor James Naismith invented the name of basketball, I do not think even he can anticipate how much joy and how much satisfaction it can bring to so many people over the years. I began playing when I was about six years old, and I know for myself and also for our players basketball gives you so many things. It gives you an opportunity to work together as a team, it keeps you in shape, and it provides you just with a great opportunity to have fun.

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