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The Jump Shot: A Game-Changing Move
When Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball at Springfield College in 1891, he incorporated aspects of existing games such as rugby, soccer, and lacrosse and established thirteen rules for play. None of these thirteen rules entailed keeping both feet on the ground; still, for the next several decades, basketball was a sedate game with few fast moves or high jumps. In fact, in the 1930s, when University of Missouri player John Cooper tried an innovative play—jumping while shooting—his coach pulled him out of the game. However, after watching Cooper perform the move in practices, the coach eventually had a change of heart and allowed Cooper to use the jump shot at games. Meanwhile, similar situations were taking place at other colleges. As a result of the tradition-breaking moves of a few unorthodox players, the jump shot caught on and became an integral part of the game.
What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

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The central idea of the passage is that the jump shot was initially a controversial and game-changing move in the sport of basketball, but eventually became an integral part of the game.