Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically comprised of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s hoop or basket. The game is played on a rectangular court with a hoop at each end, situated at a height of 10 feet from the floor. Points can be scored in various ways, including field goals (two or three points, depending on the location of the shot) and free throws (one point each), awarded after certain fouls. Basketball emphasizes skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork. The game is governed by specific rules that dictate play, including fouls, violations, and game duration. It is highly popular globally, with professional leagues such as the NBA and numerous international competitions.