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Basketball Rules |
RULES OF THE GAME
Basketball is played by two teams who score points by throwing a ball into the opposing team’s basket.
Players can move the ball around the court by passing, tapping, throwing, rolling or dribbling.
There are five main positions on the court.
It is every player’s responsibility to try and stop the opposition from scoring, and every player can push forward to try to make that all important basket.
Different players will possess a variety of skills; for example, shooting, passing, dribbling or defending.
Depending on how well the team are getting on, the coach will want different players with certain jobs on the court at any one time.
Scoring
The number of points scored depends on where the players are when they are shooting, the highest number of points being gained when a basket is scored from outside the 3-point line. As well as being rewarded with a loud cheer from the spectators, three points will be added to your team’s score.
Time Rules
There are four time rules which dictate how long a team or player has to do a particular move. The first of these is the most important, as after a team gains possession of the ball they have 24 seconds to shoot. Possession is handed to the other team if they fail to do so.
Personal Fouls
There are eight personal fouls. The most important being when personal contact is made with an opponent which restricts their movement. Other ‘Personal Fouls’ cover such things as bad language and other unsportsmanlike conduct.
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