James Naismith 
Basket Ball [PDF ebook] 

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. These were felt to be the conditions that would determine the usefulness of a game that might be played summer and winter, in any climate. And under varying conditions. To play a game, divide the men into two teams, hang a basket at each end of the room, let each side defend one of these goals while endeavoring to put the ball into that of their opponents.’ This is done by placing the men as in diagram, page 6, passing the ball from one to another and trying to throw it into the goal.