Basketball is a dynamic and exciting team sport where two teams, each typically consisting of five players, compete on a rectangular court. The primary objective is to shoot the basketball through the opposing team’s hoop, which is mounted 10 feet high, while simultaneously defending against the other team’s attempts to score.
Game Overview
- Field Goals: A field goal scores two points unless made from beyond the three-point line, which awards three points.
- Free Throws: After a foul, the player who is fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is awarded free throws worth one point each.
- Winning: The team with the most points at the end of regulation wins. If the score is tied, the game enters overtime to determine the winner.