Basketball

Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court, where two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s hoop, which is elevated 10 feet above the ground. The game involves dribbling the ball, passing it to teammates, and executing shooting attempts while also employing defensive strategies to prevent the opposing team from scoring. The sport is governed by specific rules, including fouls, violations, and scoring systems.

A standard basketball game consists of four quarters, and the objective is to accumulate more points than the opposing team by the end of the game. Points can be scored in various ways—2 points for field goals made within the three-point line, 3 points for shots made from beyond the three-point line, and 1 point for free throws awarded for fouls.

Basketball is played at various levels, including amateur leagues, high school, college, and professional levels, with the National Basketball Association (NBA) being one of the most prominent professional leagues globally. The sport emphasizes skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing, and teamwork, and is known for its dynamic pace and strategic play.