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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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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

Facilities

Basketball --- Basketball

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

Training Method

Basketball for Beginners

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

How To Play

Basketball Equipment

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

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.

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

Facilities

Facilities

ActiveSG Sport Park @ Bedok North

ActiveSG Sport Park @ Bedok North

3 Bedok North Street 2 Singapore 469643

Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Hall

Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Hall

10 Yishun Street 11 Singapore 768643

Anderson Secondary School Hall

Anderson Secondary School Hall

10 Ang Mo Kio Street 53 Singapore 569206

Bishan Clubhouse

Bishan Clubhouse

3 Bishan Street 14 Singapore 579780

Bukit Canberra Sport Hall

Bukit Canberra Sport Hall

21 Canberra Link Singapore 756973

Bukit Merah Secondary School Hall

Bukit Merah Secondary School Hall

10 Lengkok Bahru Singapore 159050

Choa Chu Kang Primary School Hall

Choa Chu Kang Primary School Hall

20 Choa Chu Kang Ave 2 Singapore 689905

Choa Chu Kang Sport Hall

Choa Chu Kang Sport Hall

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

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)

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!

Apr 19, 2025 to Apr 20, 2025
FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 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!

Mar 26, 2025 to Mar 30, 2025
ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball (Mar 2025)

ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball (Mar 2025)

The eagerly awaited ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball tournament is making a triumphant return in March 2025!

Mar 16, 2025 to Mar 30, 2025
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

Basketball Association of Singapore

Basketball Association of Singapore

Team Singapore

Team Singapore

Goh Kok Chiang Delvin

Goh Kok Chiang Delvin

Basketball
Kwek Wei Meng, Leon

Kwek Wei Meng, Leon

Basketball
Larry Liew Hua Sen

Larry Liew Hua Sen

Basketball
Lim Jun Yuan

Lim Jun Yuan

Basketball
Lim Yong Cheng, Justin

Lim Yong Cheng, Justin

Basketball
Low Wenqiang Russel

Low Wenqiang Russel

Basketball
Mah Jun Hao

Mah Jun Hao

Basketball
Mitchell Frederick Folkoff

Mitchell Frederick Folkoff

Basketball
Navin Farley Crump

Navin Farley Crump

Basketball
Sim Zhen

Sim Zhen

Basketball
Toh Qing Huang

Toh Qing Huang

Basketball
V Lavin Raj

V Lavin Raj

Basketball