Question

What was Naismith's most important consideration in creating the game of basketball?
its popular appeal
its similarity to children's games
the use of athletic skill
an emphasis on rough play

Answer 1

Born in Canada, James Naismith’s (1861–1939) pioneering work with basketball has not
made him a household name. But the sport he invented is more popular than ever. Always active
in athletics and team sports, Naismith created the game of basketball to emphasize athletic
skill while shifting the focus away from the rough play of other popular games such as
football and rugby. Naismith intermixed rules, techniques, and strategies from both
popular sports and games he had played as a child to create a unique game that has stood
the test of time.