Concepts leatned that have progressed in complexity to the present

     Basketball is a sport for any age group and gender. The game is enjoyed by all no matter the abilities possessed. the degree of difficulty though changes as a person grows and matures physically and mentally. Mentally? what does that have to do with basketball. basketball is as mental as it is physical. you need to beat an opponent mentally and physically to win a game. as a young kid it was all just about learning and growing as a player. it was mostly physical. you learn how to shoot, dribble, and pass the ball. you learn all the basics of the game, also known as the fundamentals. but as you grow older the degree of difficulty and the complexity changes. you learn different ways to score, dribble, pass and so on. also a new spectrum is added to the game. the mental aspect of the game. in addition to shooting, passing, and dribbling you start to understand what a good shot is and what isn't plus others that have to with the fundamentals first learned at a young age. the learning never stops. soon you learn how to exploit your opponents and how to set up shots and plays for yourself and your team mates. also with these new knowledge comes new standards. with time not everyone can play the game at the competitive level. the elite are separated from those that play for fun. this game is a complex one that is always growing and changing. you never know what you are going to learn next or what to expect.