Basketball

Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court, where two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s elevated hoop or basket. Each team aims to outscore the other by making field goals, which are worth two or three points depending on the distance from the basket, or free throws, which are worth one point. The game is played in four quarters, with the team that has the most points at the end declared the winner. Basketball emphasizes skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork, and is governed by specific rules that dictate gameplay, including fouls, violations, and player substitutions. It is a widely popular sport at both amateur and professional levels, with numerous leagues and tournaments organized globally.