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Wheelchairs provide new way to pick and roll on the basketball court

By Justine Frostad 
12/12/10

Most people are familiar with the basics of basketball. However, wheelchair basketball is a version of the classic sport that does not get a lot of attention. In this sport ,players roll rather than run up and down the court. Players have various degrees of disabilities. There are paralyzed players, amputees and in some countries even people without disabilities get a sports wheelchair and participate. 

When it comes to wheelchairs, technology has come a long way, especially athletic wheelchairs.

This report explores the differences between an everyday wheelchair and a basketball wheelchair, as well as why these athletes are passionate about their sport. 


A New Way to Pick and Roll from Justine Frostad on Vimeo.


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