Basketball Rules, Techniques, and Gameplay

Basketball: Rules, Techniques, and Gameplay

Objective

The object of the game is to get the ball into the other team's basket. Depending on the part of the court, you score 1, 2, or 3 points. The team that scores the most points wins the match.

Game Structure

The game is played in four 10-minute quarters controlled by a game clock, with a 10-minute half-time break between the second and third quarters. The five players on each team can be substituted as needed. Two referees apply the rules while umpires time the game and record the fouls.

Rules

Relating to Time Situations:

• When a team has possession of the ball, they have 8 seconds to get to the opposing team's side of the court and 24 seconds to try and get a shot in.
• No more than 5 seconds can be taken for a throw-in or free-throw.
• Players cannot remain in the restricted area of the other team for more than 3 seconds unless the ball is in it and there are continuous rebounds.

Relating to the Way the Ball is Played:

When a player does not play the ball correctly, their team loses possession of the ball.

• Taking more than two steps without the ball (traveling).
• Holding the ball and bouncing it a second time (double dribble).
• Moving out of bounds or stepping on the sidelines with the ball.
• Returning the ball to the back end of the court (backcourt violation).
• Intercepting the ball with the leg or punching it with the fist.

Relating to Contact Between Players:

• The referee calls a foul when there is physical contact.
• Fouls are penalized with throw-ins or free-throws.
• If a team accumulates 4 personal fouls in one period, it is penalized with two free throws.
• A player leaves the game if they commit 5 personal fouls.
• If a basket is scored, the player can throw the ball one more time.
• If a basket is not scored, the player can throw the ball two more times, or if the foul was committed outside the 3-point line, the player can throw the ball three more times.

Techniques

Dribbling:

Pushing the ball to the ground so that it rebounds, without catching it with two hands. You can't dribble the ball with two hands at the same time.

Chest Pass with Two Hands:

The ball is held close to the chest, and then the arms and wrists are extended. It is aimed to be received between the waist and chest of the other player, with just the right amount of strength. By taking one step forward, we can apply more strength. To receive the ball, the palms of the hands must stay in front of the ball.

One-Handed Pass:

The ball is pushed by extending the elbow quickly.

Two-Handed Pass Above the Head:

The ball is held behind the head with our elbows up.

Baseball Pass:

For long distances, it is made sideways to the direction of the pass. The ball is pushed from the back, from a position behind the head and close to the ear.

Back Pass:

It is useful against an opponent that is very close.

Lay-Up:

It is a shot preceded by a run-up of one or two steps. The closer we get to the hoop, the greater our chances of scoring a basket.

1. Take the first step with your right foot, and then a second shorter one with the left foot to push off.
2. Lift the ball up to your head with your right hand underneath.
3. Throw the ball with one hand to score points.