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The document outlines the basic rules of basketball, including the objective of scoring points, team composition, game duration, and scoring methods. It details violations, fouls, and possession rules, highlighting the differences between FIBA and NBA regulations. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the fundamental aspects of the game.

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The document outlines the basic rules of basketball, including the objective of scoring points, team composition, game duration, and scoring methods. It details violations, fouls, and possession rules, highlighting the differences between FIBA and NBA regulations. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the fundamental aspects of the game.

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Here are the basic rules of basketball, based on the standard rules followed by

FIBA (international), NBA, and most organized basketball leagues:

🏀 Basic Rules of Basketball


1. The Objective
 The goal is to score more points than the opposing team by shooting the ball
into the opponent’s hoop.
 Each team tries to defend its own hoop and score in the opponent’s hoop.

2. Team Composition
 Each team has 5 players on the court at a time.
 Substitutes can be made during stoppages in play.

3. Game Duration
 FIBA: 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
 NBA: 4 quarters of 12 minutes each
 Overtime is played if the score is tied at the end of regulation.

4. Starting the Game


 The game begins with a jump ball at center court.

5. Scoring
 Field goal (inside 3-point line): 2 points
 Field goal (beyond 3-point line): 3 points
 Free throw: 1 point

6. Shot Clock
 NBA: 24 seconds to attempt a shot
 FIBA: 24 seconds
 The team must shoot within the time limit, or it’s a shot clock violation.
7. Violations
 Traveling: Moving with the ball without dribbling.
 Double dribble: Starting a second dribble after stopping the first.
 Carrying/palming: Turning the ball over in your hand during a dribble.
 Backcourt violation: Returning the ball to the backcourt after it has crossed
into the frontcourt.
 3-second violation: An offensive player stays in the key (paint) for more
than 3 seconds.

8. Fouls
 Personal foul: Illegal physical contact (pushing, holding, hitting).
 Team fouls: After a certain number per quarter (e.g., 5 in NBA), the
opponent gets free throws.
 Shooting foul: If a foul is committed during a shot, free throws are awarded.
 Technical foul: Unsportsmanlike behavior, arguing with referees, etc.
 Flagrant foul: Excessive or violent contact.

9. Free Throws
 Awarded after certain fouls.
 The shooter takes unopposed shots from the free-throw line.

10. Possession Rules


 Jump ball: Used to start the game.
 Alternating possession: Used in FIBA to determine possession on held
balls.
 Out of bounds: Ball goes to the other team if it crosses the boundary lines.

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