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. Points are scored in various ways, including field goals (worth two or three points, depending on the distance from the hoop) and free throws (worth one point).
The objective of the game is to outscore the opposing team by successfully shooting the ball into their basket while simultaneously defending their own hoop to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Basketball involves a variety of skills, including dribbling, shooting, passing, and defending. The sport emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and athleticism.
Basketball is governed by specific rules, including the dribbling of the ball, violations such as traveling or double dribbling, and fouls that may result in free throws for the opposing team. It is played at various levels, from informal street games to organized amateur leagues and professional competitions like the National Basketball Association (NBA). The sport is popular worldwide and has a significant cultural impact, particularly in the United States.
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