Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s hoop or basket. The game is played on a rectangular court, and the objective is to score by getting the ball through the opponent’s hoop, which is elevated 10 feet above the ground. Players can move the ball towards the hoop by dribbling (bouncing the ball while walking or running) or passing it to teammates. The game emphasizes skill, teamwork, and strategy, with players utilizing a variety of techniques including shooting, dribbling, and positioning. Points are scored in different increments depending on the distance of the shot from the basket, with three-point shots being taken from beyond the arc and two-point shots from within. Basketball is governed by a set of rules defined by associations like the NBA (National Basketball Association) and FIBA (International Basketball Federation). The sport is popular worldwide, both at professional and amateur levels, and is known for its fast pace and high-scoring games.