Ever since the
invention of the game Basketball in 1891, it has developed to become
a truly international sport. It is among the few professional sports
in which the women's has grown in tandem with the men's. Originally
a sport of the American origin it has grown to tremendous heights
internationally. Teams from all around the globe have emerged with
some quality outstanding players, all trying to prove their worth
and make their nation noticed and proud.
Basketball is played between two teams each consisting of five
players, each team trying to outscore the other by throwing the ball
through the opponents' basket from above. The basic rule is to score
more points than the opponents while preventing the opponent to do
so. A successful throw through the opponents basket is worth two
points; or three points if it is taken from beyond the three-point
arc which is 6.25 meters (20 ft 6 in) from the basket in
international games and 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m) in NBA games. Each team
can have up to seven substitutions but can only be made when the
play is stopped.
The game is played in four quarters of 10 minutes(International) or
12 minutes(NBA) and fifteen minutes are allowed for a half-time
break and two minutes for the other breaks. The game sometimes
progresses into overtime periods that are generally for five minutes.
In the second half, the two teams exchange baskets/courts . The time
allowed is the actual playing time so the clock is stopped when the
play is not active which is why the games take longer than the
alloted period(generally 2 hours). It is enjoyed extremely by the
spectators since they get to watch more of their favorite teams
playing. The players uniform includes a pair of jersey(with an
unique number printed in the front and back) and shorts. The game is
controlled by officials consisting of the referee, one or two
umpires and the table officials and has a limited number of
time-outs.
Generally the players try to maintain discipline and etiquette
during play but sometimes players do get involved in heated
arguments with the rivals. Though against the rules of the games, it
makes the spectators go crazy with excitement and brings new spirit
into the game. The ball must stay within the court; the last team to
touch the ball before it travels out of bounds forfeits possession.
The ball-handler cannot move both feet without dribbling, known as
traveling and a player's hand must remain on top of the ball while
dribbling; failure to do so is known as carrying the ball. A
violation of these rules results in loss of possession or, if
committed by the defense, a reset of the shot clock. Players who are
fouled either receive the ball to pass inbounds again, or receive
one or more free throws. The National basketball Association(NBA )
was formed in 1946 organizing the top professional teams and leading
to greater popularity of the this game
Basketball as a global sport has come a long way and has kept on
achieving greater levels for its players as well as for its
spectators. The quality players have made a strong impact on its
fans and have inspired quite a few millions. It is one of the
coolest game and is enjoyed by all age groups.You can check our some
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