Basketball

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 and involves a combination of skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, and defending. The primary objective is to outscore the opponent by accumulating more points within a designated time frame. Points are scored by shooting the ball from different areas of the court, with various point values assigned to shots depending on their location. Basketball is governed by specific rules that dictate the movements and actions of players, and it emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness. The sport is popular worldwide and has various levels of play, from amateur leagues to professional competitions like the NBA (National Basketball Association) in the United States.