detail recall - basketball

Definition

Recalling specific details from a passage

Example

Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a physical education teacher in Massachusetts. He needed an indoor game to keep his students active during the cold winter months. The first game was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets nailed to a balcony. Today, basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Why did James Naismith invent basketball?