Basketball is more than bouncing a ball up and down a court. It gives you strength, confidence, and it allows you to communicate with others. I started playing basketball when I was little and still continue plating it now. When I play, my heart is racing and you feel the adrenaline when they pass you the ball. This game is anything but boring. Ever since I was little, everyone told me how tall I was and that I should try playing basketball. At that time, I played softball and didn't want to try a new sport. But when I got older and more people kept on saying the same thing, I decided to try it. Then, every since I started, I loved playing. Every time I am stuck at my house and have nothing to do, I go to my backyard and shoot some hoops. Basketball over the years has given me self-confidence, better communication skills, and cautious mind. I don't know what I would do if I didn't play basketball.