Basketball is a team game played by two sides with five players in each team. It is played on a rectangular court where a team tries to put a 9.4 inches ball into a ring with is around 10 feet in height. It is the national game of Serbia and is widely popular among several other countries globally. Each time a ball goes into a ring, two or three points are given to the team depending on the distance of the thrower to the basketball ring. There are several ways to put a ball into a ring such as a layup shot, jump shot, or dunk shot. The five players on each side are positioned at five playing positions. Here the tallest player is usually the center while the shortest player remains at the shooting guard or the point guard. The first basketball game was played on 21 December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. FIBA means Federation Internationale de Basketball Amateur.

Meaning of Basketball Tattoo

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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in Southeast Europe. For some, the craze for basketball is the same as that of a cricket game in India. Inking a permanent tattoo has become a trend nowadays. Almost every celebrity has a tattoo on some part of their body. There is a variety of different tattoos and a basketball tattoo is one of them. It is generally inked on the visible part of the body. People inked this tattoo to showcase their immense love and passion for the sport. It also holds several other meanings where few are mentioned below.

Commitment

Commitment is defined as the deep dedication and a firm decision to do something. In simple words, it is a pledge to do something in the future or to stand firm in achieving the goal. Inking a basketball tattoo is a synonym to dedication towards the game. Basketball for many is an emotion rather than just a game. Basketball game requires immense concentration and hard work to play. Hence, to be more focused, you need to be more committed to this sport.