1. WE LOVE
BASKETBALL
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2. NATURE
Basketball is one of the most
popular sports around the world.
It is an indoor team sport. There
are 2 teams of 5 players who play
on a court.
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3. The game consists of shooting a
ball through a basket to score
points following a set of rules.
The team with more points wins
the match.
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4. REGULATIONS
A basketball match is played in 4
quarters of 10 (FIBA) or 12
(NBA) minutes.
The clock is stopped while the
game is not played.
Teams exchange baskets for the
second time.
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5. The standard uniform consists of a
pair of shorts and a T-shirt with a
visible number printed both on the
front and back. Players also wear
high-top trainers to provide extra
ankle support.
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6. There are 2 teams of 5 players.
Substitutions are unlimited, but
can only be done when the play is
stopped.
Each team has got a coach and
other people such as assistant
coaches, managers, statisticians,
doctors and trainers.
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7. The game is controlled by the
officials, consisting of:
- the referee
- 1 or 2 umpires
- the table officials
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8. ROLES
Playing roles
1. Point guard
2. Shooting guard
3. Small forward
4. Power forward
5. Centre
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11. VIOLATIONS AND FOULS
Traveling or walk violation (steps)
Double dribble (doubles)
Carrying the ball
Offensive foul
Offensive goal tending
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12. FAMOUS TEAMS FROM THE USA
NBA: National Basketball Association
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Chicago Bulls
- Boston Celtics
- Dallas Mavericks
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
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