Basketball is an incredibly popular sport around the world, and has been since it was invented in 1891 by James Naismith. Basketball has many elements that make it exciting to watch, including fast-paced action, exhilarating dunks, and intense competition. It’s also a great way to stay active and have fun with friends.The game of basketball is very simple: two teams of five players face off against each other on a court with a rectangular shape. The goal is for each team to score by shooting the ball through the hoop at the opponents’ end of the court. Players can move the ball up and down the court by dribbling or passing it to one another. Each team has 24 seconds (the shot clock) from when they gain possession of the ball until they must shoot or pass it away; if they fail to do so within that time limit, their opponent will gain possession of the ball.Players may score by shooting from anywhere on the court; however, shots are more likely to be successful if taken close to or inside of what is known as the paint,” which is an imaginary rectangle near each basket where players may set up free throw attempts after being fouled while attempting a shot. When a player successfully shoots from outside of this area (known as “beyond-the-arc”), they are rewarded with three points instead of two points for shots made inside this area (known as “field goals”).
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