Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, typically consisting of five players each, compete to score points by shooting a ball through the opposing team’s hoop or basket. The game is played on a rectangular court with a hoop elevated at each end, and points are scored by making field goals or free throws. Basketball combines elements of skill, strategy, and athleticism, involving dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball while also employing defensive tactics to prevent the opposing team from scoring. It is played professionally, at the collegiate level, and in recreational leagues worldwide. The sport is governed by a set of rules that regulate gameplay, including fouls, violations, and the duration of the game. Basketball has a significant cultural impact and is widely followed as a major global sport.