1. characterized by or requiring a sitting posture: a sedentary occupation. 2. characterized by inactivity and lack of exercise: a sedentary life. 3. Zool. a. abiding in one place; not migratory.
They found that high school basketball players sustained 1.94 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures (AE). Injuries were more common in games versus practices (3.27 game injuries vs. 1.40 practice injuries). Girls sustained more injuries (2.08 per 1,000 AE) versus boys (1.83 per 1,000 AE).
Sports >> Basketball >> Basketball Rules Depending on the situation and type of foul in basketball, the penalty will be different. Non-shooting fouls generally cause the team to lose possession of the ball. Shooting fouls result in free throws. If the basket was made when the player was fouled, then the basket counts and one free throw is awarded.