PLAYING Basketball’s “Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis”

Summertime is a time to enjoy a good game of basketball. I have been playing basketball since I was in junior high, and I still enjoy playing basketball today. Since my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2006, my ability to move has diminished, but there are other games other than the normal full court game that I can still play.Basketball will always be a part of my life no matter how bad my multiple sclerosis gets.

The reason I can say this is that there are other games of basketball that you can play even when a disability like mine gets the best of you. Some of these games include trick shots, and others require half court play. I will let you in on my top five non full court games of basketball and let you decide which game you will play.

Game number one

H-O-R-S-E is a game that not only teaches kids how to spell, but also allows the family to spend some time together, while getting a little bit of exercise. The reason I love the game of H-O-R-S-E is that it does not require as much running, but does require you to be pretty good at the game of basketball. I love the fact that I can break out trick shots like sitting in a chair, and shooting the ball. This is one of my favorite trick shots to break out on the competition.

Game number two

Around the world is another one of my favorite games, because it helps make me a better all around shooter. This game is not a difficult game to play, but if you are not a good shooter then you will be playing forever. This is one of the games that we had to play when I was playing basketball in junior high. This is the reason that I’m as good as I am today.

Game number three

P-I-G is a game that is played the same way as H-O-R-S-E, but it is a lot quicker than H-O-R-S-E is. 

Click to continue reading