Description

The objective is to shoot a ball through ahoop18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and 10 feet (3.048 m) highmounted toa backboard at each end

Basketball is one of the world's most popular and widelyviewedsports

A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball throughthebasket during regular play

A field goal scores three points for the shooting team iftheplayer shoots from behind the three-point line, and two pointsifshot from in front of the line

A team can also score via free throws, which are worth onepoint,after the other team was assessed with certain fouls

The team with the most points at the end of the game wins,butadditional time (overtime) is issued when the score is tied attheend of regulation

The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing itwhilewalking or running or throwing it to a teammate

It is a violation to lift or drag one's pivot footwithoutdribbling the ball, to carry it, or to hold the ball withbothhands then resume dribbling