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 opponent's hoop, which is mounted 10 feet high on a backboard at each end of a rectangular court. The objective is to score more points than the opposing team within a set time frame. Points are awarded for field goals made from various distances and free throws awarded after certain fouls. The game is played on an indoor or outdoor court, and it involves various skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive maneuvers. Basketball promotes teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness, and is widely played at various levels from recreational to professional, including major leagues such as the NBA.