Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by throwing a ball through the opposing team’s hoop or basket. The game is played on a rectangular court, with a hoop at each end elevated to 10 feet above the ground. Players advance the ball by dribbling (bouncing it while running) or passing it to teammates. Points are scored in various ways: a field goal made from within the three-point arc counts for two points, while a shot made from beyond the arc counts for three points. Free throws, awarded after certain fouls, are worth one point each.
Basketball emphasizes skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing, and defending. The sport is governed by specific rules, including violations like traveling and double dribbling, and fouls that can lead to free throws for the opposing team. It is played professionally in leagues such as the NBA, and internationally at events like the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Games. Basketball is popular worldwide, known for its fast-paced, high-scoring nature and has a significant cultural impact, inspiring street play, youth leagues, and a global following.
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