Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s elevated hoop. The game is played on a rectangular court, with a hoop located at each end. Players advance the ball by dribbling (bouncing the ball while moving) or passing it to teammates. Points are scored by making field goals (worth two or three points depending on the distance from the hoop) or free throws (worth one point, awarded after certain fouls).
Basketball emphasizes skill, agility, and teamwork, with players specializing in various positions, such as guards, forwards, and centers, each with specific roles and responsibilities. The sport is governed by a set of rules that dictate gameplay, fouls, and scoring. Originating in the late 19th century in the United States, basketball has grown to become one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world, with professional leagues, collegiate competitions, and international tournaments.
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