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Basketball Association of Singapore
601 Aljunied Crescent
#01-04 Singapore Basketball Centre
Singapore 389862
Telephone Number: +65 6743 8425
Email Address: jeeyokechoon@bas.org.sg
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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TOGETHER WE PLAY
Read
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.
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
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
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.
Asia's 1st FIBA Intercontinental Cup Launches Ticket Sales!
Image Credit : FIBA
Facilities
ActiveSG Sport Park @ Bedok North
3 Bedok North Street 2 Singapore 469643
Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Hall
10 Yishun Street 11 Singapore 768643
Anderson Secondary School Hall
10 Ang Mo Kio Street 53 Singapore 569206
Anglo Chinese School (Barker Road) Hall
60 Barker Road Singapore 309919
Anglo Chinese School (Primary) Hall
50 Barker Road Singapore 309918
Read
Read
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.
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
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
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.
Asia's 1st FIBA Intercontinental Cup Launches Ticket Sales!
Image Credit : FIBA
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
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
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
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
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
Facilities
Facilities
Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Sport Hall
Level 4 Heartbeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469662
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
SGP3x3 2025-Lite Quest 1 (Men's Open & Women's Open)
Get ready for the NXL 2025 Lite Quest at the CQ@Clarke Quay Fountain Area, happening on April 19th-20th, 2025!
FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025
Secure your seat for the ultimate basketball showdown as Asia’s top stars tear up the court at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup!
ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball (Mar 2025)
The eagerly awaited ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball tournament is making a triumphant return in March 2025!
NATIONAL 3X3 LEAGUE 2024
National 3x3 League at Westgate from 20th to 21st April 2024. Hoops, excitement, and unforgettable moments awaits!
Basketball Association of Singapore
Basketball Association of Singapore
Team Singapore
Team Singapore
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