Word: naismith
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...When Dr. Naismith invented basket-ball, he would throw the ball in from the sideline towards all ten players. Soon he moved towards the center circle jump, which became a central feature of the game. Something's missing without it, like football would be with no punting (which, after all, aids the team with good kickers) or hockey with no faceoff (more dangerous for the ref to handle than a jump ball...