Basketball is a fast-paced team sport played on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s hoop. Here’s a comprehensive overview of basketball:
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Basics of Basketball
Teams: Two teams of five players each compete.
Objective: Score points by shooting the ball into the opposing team’s hoop (basket).
Duration: Games are divided into quarters (typically 10 or 12 minutes each in professional leagues).
Court Dimensions: Standard courts are 28 meters long and 15 meters wide.
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Scoring
2-Point Field Goal: A shot made from inside the three-point line.
3-Point Field Goal: A shot made from beyond the three-point line.
Free Throw: Worth 1 point, awarded after certain fouls.
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Key Positions
1. Point Guard (PG): Playmaker and primary ball-handler.
2. Shooting Guard (SG): Focuses on scoring, especially from long-range.
3. Small Forward (SF): Versatile player combining scoring and defense.
4. Power Forward (PF): Strong rebounder and inside scorer.
5. Center (C): Tallest player, defends the paint and scores near the basket.
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Rules
Dribbling: Players must bounce the ball while moving.
Passing: Players can pass the ball to teammates to advance play.
Violations:
Traveling: Moving without dribbling.
Double Dribble: Stopping and restarting a dribble.
Shot Clock Violation: Failing to shoot within