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Basketball

Basketball

Basketball is an inclusive sport accessible to individuals of all fitness levels, offering a versatile and engaging way to improve physical health and overall well-being. Whether you're a beginner starting out or an experienced athlete, basketball provides a range of benefits. The game's dynamic nature promotes cardiovascular fitness through continuous movement, agility, and quick bursts of activity like sprinting and jumping. Additionally, the teamwork and strategic elements of basketball enhance coordination, balance, and reflexes.

Basketball also exemplifies inclusivity by providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate and excel in the sport. Through adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and modified rules, basketball accommodates diverse abilities, promotes teamwork, skill development, and physical fitness, offering a platform where athletes with disabilities can showcase their talents and compete on equal footing with their peers.

Beyond the court, basketball fosters a sense of community and camaraderie, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes about disability. By emphasizing abilities rather than limitations, basketball not only promotes physical health but also empowers individuals, cultivating confidence and resilience in a supportive and inclusive environment.

 

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Training Method

Basketball for Beginners

New to basketball? Here are some basic tips to get you started.

Training Tips

How To Play

Basketball Equipment

Learn about the different basketball sizes and the basic gear that you will need for a game of basketball

Basketball Facts

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Introduction to Basketball – Rules, Positions and How to Play

Introduction to Basketball – Rules, Positions and How to Play Basketball, invented in 1891  by Dr. James Naismith, is one of the most popular sports on the planet.

Nov 11, 2024 By ActiveSG Circle

The Future of Basketball in Singapore: Why 3x3 is Here to Stay

A roundup of basketball's history in Singapore Basketball's hoops and baskets (nets are a more contemporary addition) hit Singapore's shores in the 1920s and quickly entered many school sports

Mar 03, 2024 By ActiveSG Circle

NSG 2024 Basketball: Senior Div Girls Tampines Primary School vs Frontier Primary School

In a matchup between Tampines Primary School and Frontier Primary School in the Senior Division Girls' Basketball League 2 Preliminary Round, the court was alive with intensity. Tampines Primary

Mar 03, 2024 By ActiveSG Circle

Excitement Builds for FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2024

Excitement is building for FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2024, which is poised to kick off in spectacular style, marking the beginning of an exciting year for the world's number one urban team sport.

Jan 01, 2024 By ActiveSG Circle

Asia's 1st FIBA Intercontinental Cup Launches Ticket Sales!

Image Credit : FIBA

Jul 07, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

National School Games Athlete Feature: Stanley Kok Zhong Lin

The Athlete Features shine the spotlight on talented young athletes from Sport Singapore's ActiveSG Academies and Clubs as they compete with passion and determination in this year's National School

Jun 06, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

FIBA Intercontinental Cup Draw completed in Singapore!

(From L to R) Ian Mahinmi (ex-French international), Yazed Osman (Group Head of Events & Placemaking, Singapore Sports Hub), Patrick Comninos (CEO, Basketball Champions League), Toh Boon Yi (Deputy

Jun 06, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

NSG 2023 Basketball : Highlights of A Division clash between Temasek JC & Anderson Serangoon JC

Temasek JC players (white outfits) attempt to retrieve the ball from their ASRJC opponents during group qualifying. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Sia Kian Teck

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

NSG 2023 Basketball : Highlights from Dunman High School vs Temasek JC in the A Division Prelim stage!

Dunman High School (white) vs Temasek JC in a round-robin clash. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Anbumani Arivalagan

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

NSG 2023 Basketball : Clash of Powerhouses National JC & Nanyang JC in prelim stage!

NYJC (black) vs NJC in a prelim group match in NSG 2023. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Sia Kian Teck

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

National School Games Athlete Feature: Kayla Sheng

The Athlete Features shine the spotlight on talented young athletes from Sport Singapore's ActiveSG Academies and Clubs as they compete with passion and determination in this year's National School

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

Cambodia 2023: 3x3 basketballers stand tall after trying tournament

Singapore's 3x3 basketball teams finished seventh out of eight teams at the Cambodia SEA Games. Photo: SportSG/Flona Hakim By May Chen

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

NBA Academy Asia Development Camp to take place in Singapore for the first time

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that an NBA Academy Asia Development Camp will be held in Singapore for the first time from 8 – 11 May at the OCBC Arena at Singapore Sports

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

NSG 2023 Basketball : Defending Champions National JC, Defeat Millennia Institute en route to the Quarter-final Stage!

Millennia Institute (White) vs National Junior College in NSG 2023. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Anbumani Arivalagan

May 05, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

Basketball: A Brief History

Did you know that basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, a physical instructor working at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA? It all started

Mar 03, 2023 By ActiveSG Circle

NSG Basketballers derive motivation from parental support & individual flair!

Eyes on the ball as the rebound comes back to play in the Anderson Serangoon JC (green) and Jurong Pioneer JC (white). Photo credit: Suresh Nair

Jul 07, 2022 By Circle Stories

Japan & Turkmenistan dominate qualification of FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2022, to make statements!

(Japan on the attack against Malaysia. Photo Credit : FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2022)

Jul 07, 2022 By Circle Stories

FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2022 set to take place at Marina Bay Sands!

6 June 2022 – The highly anticipated FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2022 returns for its fifth edition this year and will take place at the picturesque Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza from 6 to 10 July. With ticket

Jun 06, 2022 By Circle Stories

It's Game-Time for TeamSG's Women's Basketball at the SEA Games!

(Singapore's SEA-Games bound Women's Basketball Team. Photo Credit : BAS)

May 05, 2022 By Circle Stories

TeamSG's debut campaign in 3v3 basketball at SEA Games, closes in group stage

(TeamSG's Delvin Goh with the ball against Malaysia. Photo Credit : Sport Singapore/ Flona Hakim

May 05, 2022 By Circle Stories

Record-setting 50+ Teams & Pools, competing in FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2022 in Singapore!

SINGAPORE – The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup returns for its 5th edition this year and will see 53 teams from 30 countries battling it out to win the Cup. Set to take place from 6-10 July at the event plaza of

May 05, 2022 By Circle Stories

Stage is set for a showdown in the West!

(Jurong West Sec players close in to listen to the coach before their B Div South Zone basketball semi-final. Photo credit: Suresh Nair)

May 05, 2022 By Circle Stories

NSG Basketball Powerhouse Dunman High School : Playing with Integrity & Sportsmanship!

(Dunman High's Boys' Basketball Team. Photo Credit : DHS)

Apr 04, 2022 By Circle Stories

A victory close to the heart for Tanglin Sec in NSG Basketball!

(Tanglin Sec School's B Div Basketball Squad 2022. Photo Credit : Glenn Mascarenhas)

Apr 04, 2022 By Circle Stories

Singapore to host FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2022

(Australia's Men's & Women's winning teams at the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in China. Photo Credit - FIBA)

Feb 02, 2022 By Circle Stories

Will Singapore Slingers make 2020 ASEAN Basketball League Play-offs? : Sport On! Singapore Sports Highlights with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 2 ep 2]

Three times finalists in the last four ASEAN Basketball League seasons, the Singapore Slingers have not had the best of terms so far. After a shaky start to the regular season with 3 defeats in 4

Mar 03, 2020 By John Yeong

Ep 11 - Part 3/3: Sports Volunteerism, Team Singapore (Coronavirus)

Singapore�s latest Sports Talkshow, turns its focus on the element of Sports Volunteerism. Over the recent weekend, more than 800 volunteers from Team Nila, Team Singapore and SportCares, responded

Feb 02, 2020 By Raj Kumar

Ep 11 - Part 1/3: Sports Volunteerism, SportCares (Coronavirus)

Singapore�s latest Sports Talkshow, turns its focus on the element of Sports Volunteerism. Over the recent weekend, more than 800 volunteers from Team Nila, Team Singapore and SportCares, responded

Feb 02, 2020 By Raj Kumar

Ep 11 - Part 2/3: Sports Volunteerism, Team Nila (Coronavirus)

Singapore�s latest Sports Talkshow, turns its focus on the element of Sports Volunteerism. Over the recent weekend, more than 800 volunteers from Team Nila, Team Singapore and SportCares, responded

Feb 02, 2020 By Raj Kumar

Ep 10 - Part 2/2: Singapore Slingers 2020 : Marcus Elliott, Leon Kwek & Delvin Goh

Singapore�s latest Sports Talkshow, turns its focus on the Republic's only professional basketball franchise. In Episode 10, we throw the spotlight on our Singapore Slingers. After 9 seasons

Jan 01, 2020 By Raj Kumar

Ep 10 - Part 1/2: Singapore Slingers 2020 : Coach Neo, Anthony McClain & Desmond Oh

Singapore�s latest Sports Talkshow, turns its focus on the Republic's only professional basketball franchise. In Episode 10, we throw the spotlight on our Singapore Slingers. After 9 seasons

Jan 01, 2020 By Raj Kumar

Facilities

Facilities

Choa Chu Kang Basketball Court - Book Now

Choa Chu Kang Basketball Court - Book Now

1 Choa Chu Kang Street 53 Singapore 689236

Clementi Sport Hall

Clementi Sport Hall

518 Clementi Avenue 3 Singapore 129907

Delta Sport Hall

Delta Sport Hall

900 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 158790

Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Sport Hall

Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Sport Hall

Level 4 Heartbeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469662

Jurong West Sport Hall

Jurong West Sport Hall

20 Jurong West Street 93 Singapore 648965

Juying Secondary School Hall

Juying Secondary School Hall

33 Jurong West Street 91 Singapore 649038

Kranji Secondary School Hall

Kranji Secondary School Hall

61 Choa Chu Kang Street 51 Singapore 689333

Methodist Girls' School Hall (Primary)

Methodist Girls' School Hall (Primary)

11 Blackmore Drive Singapore 599986

MOE (Evans) Outdoor Facilities

MOE (Evans) Outdoor Facilities

21 Evans Road Singapore 259366

MOE (Evans) Sport Hall

MOE (Evans) Sport Hall

21 Evans Road Singapore 259366

Nan Hua High School Hall

Nan Hua High School Hall

41 Clementi Avenue 1 Singapore 129956

Northbrooks Secondary School Hall

Northbrooks Secondary School Hall

585 Yishun Ring Road Singapore 768692

Our Tampines Hub - Team Sports Hall

Our Tampines Hub - Team Sports Hall

1 Tampines Walk Singapore 528523

Pasir Ris Sport Hall

Pasir Ris Sport Hall

120 Pasir Ris Central Singapore 519640

Sengkang Sport Hall

Sengkang Sport Hall

57 Anchorvale Road Singapore 544964

St Patrick's School Hall

St Patrick's School Hall

490 East Coast Road Singapore 429058

Tanjong Katong Primary School Hall

Tanjong Katong Primary School Hall

10 Seraya Road Singapore 437259

Telok Kurau Primary School Hall

Telok Kurau Primary School Hall

50 Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 479239

Woodgrove Secondary School Hall

Woodgrove Secondary School Hall

3 Woodlands Avenue 6 Singapore 738990

Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Hall

Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Hall

3063 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 Singapore 569868

Yio Chu Kang Sport Hall

Yio Chu Kang Sport Hall

214 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 Singapore 569780

Yishun Sport Hall

Yishun Sport Hall

101 Yishun Avenue 1 Singapore 769130

How To Play

Basketball Equipment

How to choose a basketball

Basketballs come in varying sizes and materials. The type of basketball to use is determined by the age and the type of court that game is played on.

Selecting the right gear for your basketball game

Basketball equipment and gear are relatively affordable. Hence, taking up basketball is a great way of keeping fit without breaking the bank. Learn about the various gears available.

Basketball Facts

What is Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball is basically a game of basketball while riding a wheelchair and it is played between two teams with five players each who cannot use their lower body.

Basketball Rules

Basketball Positions and Roles

In a game of basketball, there are five players in each team. Every player has a specific position that comes with specific duties.

Training Method

Basketball for Beginners

Basketball - Getting the rebound

In competitive play, the forehand clear is employed as either an attacking shot or defensive shot, with the aim of driving your opponent to the rear court.

How to Block Against the Different Types of Scoring Shots

Basketball is a high scoring game. Hence, learning how to block your opponents scoring shots effectively is one of many skills required to advance your play.

Learn how to dribble

Dribbling is a fundamental skill to master to play a game of basketball. Read on to learn the 4 basic tips for beginners to get started.

The different types of basketball scoring shots and how to execute them

Basketball is a high scoring sport. In such a game, it boils down to outscoring your opponent. Master these 6 common basketball scoring shot to increase your field goal percentage.

Develop Your Game

Basketball Ball Handling for Awesome Play

Good ball handling is not dribbling but an important skill that requires good knowledge of the game and encompasses dribbling, passing and good decision making on the court.

Advance your basketball dribbling skills

Advancing your dribbling skills will give you an edge over your opponents as better ball control not only allows you to dribble more efficiently it also increases your confidence.

What's On

What's On

Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour

Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they make their long-awaited

Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024
FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2024

FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2024

Get set for the thrilling return of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup this September!

Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 15, 2024
National School Games 2024 Basketball C Division Finals

National School Games 2024 Basketball C Division Finals

Catch the exciting Basketball finals for the C Division!

Aug 20, 2024
National School Games 2024 Basketball A Division Finals

National School Games 2024 Basketball A Division Finals

Catch the exciting Basketball Finals for the A Division!

May 20, 2024
NATIONAL 3X3 LEAGUE 2024

NATIONAL 3X3 LEAGUE 2024

National 3x3 League at Westgate from 20th to 21st April 2024. Hoops, excitement, and unforgettable moments awaits!

Apr 20, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024
National 3x3 League 2024

National 3x3 League 2024

Get pumped with the 2nd stop of the National 3x3 League 2024 @ Bugis+

Mar 2, 2024 to Mar 3, 2024
NATIONAL 3X3 LEAGUE 2024

NATIONAL 3X3 LEAGUE 2024

National 3x3 League at SengKang Grand Mall from 17-18 Feb 2024. Hoops, excitement, and unforgettable moments awaits!

Feb 17, 2024 to Feb 18, 2024

Basketball Association of Singapore

Basketball Association of Singapore

Team Singapore

Team Singapore

Goh Kok Chiang Delvin

Basketball

Kwek Wei Meng, Leon

Basketball

Larry Liew Hua Sen

Basketball

Lim Jun Yuan

Basketball

Lim Yong Cheng, Justin

Basketball

Low Wenqiang Russel

Basketball

Mah Jun Hao

Basketball

Mitchell Frederick Folkoff

Basketball

Navin Farley Crump

Basketball

Sim Zhen

Basketball

Toh Qing Huang

Basketball

V Lavin Raj

Basketball

Jacqueline Chu Jia Jia

Basketball

Lim Jia Min

Basketball

Lim Rui Jia Alanna

Basketball

Lim Zhi Yan Amanda

Basketball

Ang Siew Ting Pauline

Basketball

Chan Chu Yin

Basketball

Chin Wan Qing

Basketball

Choong Si Ying Sara

Basketball

Han Meiqi Priscilla

Basketball

Poon Shuwen, Cheryl

Basketball

See Kai Ting Shermaine

Basketball

Yeo Yin Siew Bernice

Basketball

Chua Chong Aik

Basketball

Chong Min Han

Basketball

Jonathan Ng Zi Bin

Basketball

Tan Kian Seng Branson

Basketball

Ang Zi Yi Lydia

Basketball

Nah Wei Lin Dania Ervianny

Basketball

Tan Kang Yi

Basketball

John Ng Jing Lun

Basketball

Justen Chiam Yue Jun

Basketball

Kelvin Lim Hong Da

Basketball

Terry Peter Lua Jun Rong

Basketball

Ng Jun Xavier

Basketball

Ng Shi Yu

Basketball

Rengajaran Vignesh

Basketball

Tng Zhi Cai

Basketball

Xu Duanyang

Basketball

Choo Jie Ying

Basketball

Lim Lek Kar

Basketball

Lim Yi Jieh Edna

Basketball

Ong Ting Hui Helene

Basketball

Wong Xiu Wen Adeline

Basketball

Yeow Jia Jing Crystal

Basketball