Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court, where two teams of five players each aim to score points by shooting a ball into the opposing hoop, while defending their own.
Game Rules
Basketball consists of four quarters, usually 10 minutes each. The team with the most points wins, and overtime is played if there's a tie.
Basic Gameplay
Players dribble, pass, shoot, rebound, and defend. Dribbling moves the ball; passing advances it to teammates; shooting aims to score; rebounding retrieves missed shots; and defense prevents the opposing team from scoring.
Positions
Point Guard: Leads plays and distributes the ball
Shooting Guard: Primary scorer and shooter
Small Forward: Versatile in scoring, defense, and rebounding
Power Forward: Strong inside scorer and rebounder
Center: Tallest player, key for blocking shots and scoring near the hoop
Fouls and Free Throws
Fouls result in penalties; the fouled player may get free throws, allowing unopposed scoring attempts.