Basketball is a team sport played by two teams of five players on a marked court. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop at each end of the court while following rules. Players can score two points by shooting inside the hoop, three points by shooting from behind the three-point line, or one free throw if fouled while shooting. Fouls result in free throws or turning over possession if not shooting. The main positions are point guard, center, shooting guard, power forward, and small forward, with all players needing to work together using various techniques.

1. Basketball
by: Jack Van De Motter

2. Basketball is a team sport, the objective being
to shoot a ball through a basket while following
a set of rules. Two teams of five players play on
a marked rectangular court with a basket at
each end.

3. The Hoop
A regular basketball hoop usually consists of a
rim 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet in height
mounted on a backboard.

4. Scoring
Players can score a field goal which is worth
two points. Players can also shoot from behind
a marked line that is about 23 feet away from
the hoop and score three points. If a player is
fouled while shooting they get to shoot two free
throws which is 15 feet from the basket.

5. Fouls
Disruptive physical contact, also known as a
personal foul is given if a player hits you or
illegally blocks you while you are shooting. If
you are shooting while a player hits you, then
you get a free throw. If you are not shooting you
get to take the ball on the sideline and pass it in.

6. Positions
The main positions are point guard, center,
shooting guard, power forward, and small
forward. Basketball is a game of many
techniques and requires all players to work
together.

7. sources
"Basketball." - New World Encyclopedia.
N.p., 19 Dec. 2012. Web. 19 Dec. 2012.