How To Play Basketball

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HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL

The objective of a basketball game is to score basketballs. The National Basketball Association (NBA) teams play a 60 minutes game with four 15 minutes sessions. However, the duration of the game can vary based on tournaments and organizations.

To start playing basketball, we need to check whether we have the necessary equipments. This should be fairly easy as the basketball game basically only requires a ball and two hoops perched at a height of ten feet at the opposite ends of the court. Then, we need two teams with members per team.

Basically, each ‘basket’ is worth 2 points but if a basket is scored from outside the 3 point perimeter which is the arc shaped line outside the free throw line, then the scored basket is worth 3 points. The game starts with a jump ball which means a person from each team stand in the center of the court and try jumping up to tip the ball to their team mates after the referee throws the ball straight up into the air.

A game of basketball is comprised of 2 factions; the offensive and defensive teams.. When the ball is with a team mate, then all the team mates are on the offensive. The ultimate goal here is to score points by shooting the ball into the defending team’s basket. Similarly, when the ball is with the opponent team, them all your team mates are on the defense. You have to stop the opponent team from shooting the ball into your team’s basket and also make moves to steal the ball from them.

While your team is on the offense, you can pass on the ball either by dribbling or passing. Bouncing the ball continuously and moving forward at the same time is known as dribbling. A pass is very important because it can used to advance your offense. Most passes are accompanied by a quick step forward to increase power and are followed through with the hands to ensure accuracy.