basketball

Invasion games

Sports where two teams compete against each other with main goals to gain control, score points, outsmart opponents, and gain territorial advantage.

Basketball

A team sport created by James Naismith in December 1891, played on a rectangular court (approximately 15m by 28m) by two teams of five players each with the objective of shooting the ball at the opponent's basket.

Starting the game in basketball

The game begins with a jump ball initiated by the referee.

Scoring in basketball

Points are gained when a player successfully shoots the ball into the basket.

Ball possession in basketball

Once a team successfully shoots the ball, possession is given to the opposing team.

Playing time in FIBA basketball rules

The game is played in four quarters, each lasting 10 minutes, with a 24-second shot clock for the team in possession.

Shooting in basketball

The act of tossing the ball with the objective of putting it into the basketball ring to score points, remembered with the acronym BEEF (Balance, Eye-hand coordination, Elbow alignment, Follow-through).

Dribbling in basketball

An offensive skill permitting players to move with the ball by bouncing it on the floor with one hand.

Passing in basketball

A skill that maximizes a player's involvement in setting up a play to earn a successful throw at the basket.

Chest pass

A pass that involves passing the ball from the chest level to a teammate's chest level using the wrist.

Bounce pass

The act of throwing the ball to the receiver's side by bouncing it on the floor toward a teammate.

Overhead pass

A pass initiated behind the head going to a teammate.

Rebounding in basketball

The capability to jump with power to possess the ball as it bounces from the ring after an unsuccessful shot before touching the floor.