Basketball Competition Rules

The Basics

Teams must dribble or pass a ball from one end of a court to another. A team scores by successfully getting the ball through the hoop their opponents are defending. Each basket is worth points and the team with the most points wins.

Shots from open play are worth either two points or three points depending on the distance from which the shot is taken. Penalty shots, where opponents cannot attempt to block, are worth one point.

Dribbling the ball involves bouncing it against the floor. Penalties are given against players who hold the ball for too long or move without bouncing it. A defending team can turn the ball over by forcing a penalty or by intercepting a pass or shot.

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