ADVANCED MERIT: BASKETBALL
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 1.  Read a basketball rule book used in your state.

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 2.  Read a history book about the origin of basketball.

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 3.  Draw a diagram of a basketball court and identify each important area.

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 4.  Explain the basic difference between high school and professional basketball
     rules.

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 5.  Find 5 Scripture verses that discuss sportsmanship and good conduct.

     a.  _____________________  _____:_____   b.  _____________________  _____:_____

     c.  _____________________  _____:_____   d.  _____________________  _____:_____

     e.  _____________________  _____:_____

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 6.  Write a 300 word paper about how your basketball practice and participation
     affected yourself and your family.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 7.  Play on a junior high, high school, or community basketball team and earn a letter
     or certificate of participation as a player or manager.

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 8.  Interview a (preferably) Christian baseball coach concerning the following: a
     winning attitude, the building of character, a Christian example, physical
     fitness, preparation for the future.

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