What is it?
Basketball is a fast moving game that can be played on both indoor and outdoor courts. The object of the game is to score points by making fields goals or free throw shots. The length of time that the game is played varies, depending on the age of the players, but most youth games are made up of four six-minute quarters. There are shorts break between each quarter, and at halftime.
At the beginning of a basketball game, both teams send five players each onto the court. The game begins with a jump ball at center court. Each team tries to recover the ball and move it toward their designated basket. When the ball is within shooting range of the net, players take shots at the basket and score points for each field goal. The opposing team tries to block the shots and prevent the ball from going into the basket
Basketball youth leagues generally accept boys and girls beginning at age 5.
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Bridgeport community youth conference, basketball ...The size of the basketball court varies from 94 feet in length at the college and professional level, to sizes much smaller for youth leagues. Likewise, the height of the basket and the size of the basketball are adjusted for the player's size.
Advantages
Basketball is an excellent conditioning sport that can be enjoyed by both boys and girls alike. Participation in athletic sports like basketball, improves physical fitness, coordination, and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to learn about teamwork.
Basketball games can be played on school playgrounds, home driveways, and indoor gyms. Although an organized game of basketball requires 10 players, one great thing about basketball is that the skills needed for the game can be practiced individually. Many families purchase portable basketball nets for home use. Jumping rope at home is...