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Article: Rezball rising: Native American girls take the court.(Feature Story)(Cover story)
- Article from:
- Know Your World Extra
- Article date:
- November 17, 2006
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OVERVIEW
"Rezball," or basketball, has long been popular on Native American reservations. However, some within the Native American community are concerned that the relative isolation of reservation life prevents young athletes from accessing the opportunities they need to build skills and attract recognition. The Native Stars Basketball (NSB) team was formed to encourage girls to play together and enter competitions.
BEFORE READING
Introduce Vocabulary: reservation, tournament
Tap Prior Knowledge: What do you know about girls' basketball? What do you know about Native Americans? What are reservations?