Wednesday 21 September 2016

Guidelines For Basketball Across The Country

By Lisa Robinson


Young boys and girls in high school like to play the basketball because of its unique features. The rules for basketball across the country are original as they were not modified from any other existing sport before their formation. The moves, scoring system and so on are quite unique in the sports. The game was created by Dr. James Naismith who at that time wanted an indoor sport. Nine players come from each side, making a total of 18 for the game. Knowing how the rules differ from other sport rules is necessary.

The points made by a successful throw of the ball into the basket depends on the spot the shot was taken. A free throw that enters the net scores just one point. The free throw is normally given as a penalty to a foul. A side can win three points if a successful shot is taken from outside the three point line. The score is two points for a good throw that is within the three point line.

It is improper to conclude that a team has lost a game even if they are twenty points behind their opponents at half time. The game is fast and a losing team can earn three points on their next shots if they substitute a skillful player. Some football fans may get it wrong because in their favorite game, a goal is just like one point wherever the shot is taken from.

Another rule in basketball is that the player must not kick the ball. The game is strictly played with the hands and a kick of the ball attracts a foul. There are even instances when both hands must be used and when only one hand must be used.

No player is expected to run into his opponent's court with the ball. This is another difference between basketball and football where any footballer is free to run into the penalty box to score even when there is no defense. A player can only gain access into the opposition's half by bouncing the ball or dribbling other players.

There are instances when a team may lose control of the ball to the opposing side. Such an instance occurs when a player carries the ball. The ball is carried when it is touched from beneath instead of on the top during a dribble. A referee who spots it denies the erring player the right to continue with the ball and transfers the right to the other team.

It is not allowed for a play that has crossed the half line to pass the ball back into his side except if there was a deflection caused by an opponent. It is however expected of him to pass the ball, bounce it forward or dribble a challenger. A team with the ball should target the other side's net as quickly as possible.

The place where this game is played is known as the court. Players are always time conscious about staying in their own court or in an opponent's court without making an attempt to score. FIBA is the highest authority in the sport.




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