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BASKETBALL

Basketball is a team sport played by two teams of five, aiming to score by shooting a ball through a 10-foot hoop, involving skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Key elements include various types of passes and shots, as well as basic rules such as dribbling, traveling, and scoring points. The game is played in four quarters, with specific scoring systems for field goals, three-point shots, and free throws.

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BASKETBALL

Basketball is a team sport played by two teams of five, aiming to score by shooting a ball through a 10-foot hoop, involving skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Key elements include various types of passes and shots, as well as basic rules such as dribbling, traveling, and scoring points. The game is played in four quarters, with specific scoring systems for field goals, three-point shots, and free throws.

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Defense – The skill of preventing the opposing

BASKETBALL team from scoring by blocking shots, stealing the


ball, or using proper positioning to disrupt plays.
Footwork – The ability to move efficiently using
proper steps and balance, essential for offense,
What is basketball? defense, and overall game performance.

Basketball is an exciting sport played by two teams of Types of Passing


five, aiming to score by shooting a ball through a 10-
foot hoop. It blends skill, strategy, teamwork, and Chest Pass – A two-handed pass thrown from the chest
athleticism, appealing to both players and fans. level, used for quick and accurate passes to teammates.
Invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, it has become Bounce Pass – A pass that bounces once on the floor
a global phenomenon with professional leagues. The before reaching the receiver, making it harder for
game features dynamic elements like dribbling, defenders to intercept.
Overhead Pass – A pass thrown from above the head,
passing, shooting, and defending, enjoyed
useful for passing over defenders or covering long
recreationally by all ages worldwide. distances.
Basketball is a game played between two teams of five Types of Shooting
players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors.
Each team tries to score by tossing the ball through the Jump Shot – A shot taken while jumping, usually from
opponent’s goal, an elevated horizontal hoop and net mid-range or beyond, to gain height and avoid
called a basket. defenders.
Layup – A close-range shot made by driving to the
Basic Rules of Basketball basket and gently rolling the ball off the backboard.
Dunk – A powerful shot where the player jumps and
Game Play: forcefully slams the ball into the hoop.
 Team Composition: 5 players (guards, Free Throw – An unguarded shot taken from the free-
forwards, center). throw line after a foul, worth one point.
 Duration: 4 quarters of 12 minutes in
professional games.
 Scoring: 2 points for field goals, 3 points for 3-
point shots, 1 point for free throws.

Rules of Play
 Dribbling is necessary to move with the ball.
 Traveling occurs when a player takes over 2
steps without dribbling.
 The offensive team must shoot within a 24-
second shot clock .
 Fouls can lead to free throws or changes in
possession.

Basic Skills in Basketball

Dribbling – The act of bouncing the ball


continuously with one hand while moving around
the court to maintain possession and advance
toward the basket.
Passing – Transferring the ball to a teammate
using various techniques such as chest pass,
bounce pass, and overhead pass to create scoring
opportunities.
Shooting – The skill of throwing the ball toward the
basket in an attempt to score points, including jump
shots, layups, and free throws.
Rebounding – The ability to grab the ball after a
missed shot, either offensively to gain another
scoring chance or defensively to regain possession.

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