They provide guidance, support, and encouragement. They train players in their own ways and supply differing strategies on the court. For example Knight is known for his military style while Riley is a statistic-driven coach. Last but not the least is James Naismith who completes the legend of basketball history. The way players perform largely depends on the court, of which dimensions vary depending on the level of the play. An official court is a rectangle. A midcourt line divides the court into two halves. On each end, a basket is mounted to a backboard. It is raised to a height of three meters. A regular basket is 18-inch-diameter metal rim with a 15 or 18-inch long, and with an open-ended nylon net extending below it. This would keep energy stored in the body. Sometimes, players would eat a banana to replenish their energy in the middle of the game. After the game, the body needs to repair itself, eating protein is important at this stage. It is important to hydrate the body, especially during trainings and practices. Bend your knees a bit and shift your weight at the balls of your feet. Handle the ball with your non-shooting hand. Your shooting hand should be at the seams of the ball. The thumb should provide support on the ball but the force should come from the palm of the shooting hand. Concentrate on the ring and visualize the target. There are some players from the league that made it big in the international scene, such as Luc Longley, Shane Heal, Andrew Gaze, Andrew Bogut and Chris Anstey. Philippine Basketball Association This is known to be the second oldest basketball league in the world. Its first game was held on April 9, 1975 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. The NCAA is a single governing body that oversees around 1,200 voluntary college and university members comprising the association. These volunteers make rules to ensure a fair game among all intercollegiate athletics. Only active members, which are 1,006 among the 1,200 volunteers, are allowed to compete in tournaments.