In this post i will talking on the the rules of the game.
As mentioned in previous post, the objective of the game is to outscore one's opponents by throwing the ball through the opponents' basket from above while preventing the opponents from doing so on their own. Games are played in four quarters of 10 (international) or 12 minutes (NBA). Teams exchange baskets for the second half.Five players from each team (out of a twelve player roster) may be on the court at one time. Substitutions are unlimited but can only be done when play is stopped. For both men's and women's teams, a standard uniform consists of a pair of shorts and a jersey with a clearly visible number, unique within the team, printed on both the front and back. The ball may be advanced toward the basket by being shot, passed between players, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled (bouncing the ball while running.The ball must stay within the court; the last team to touch the ball before it travels out of bounds forfeits possession. An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. These are most commonly committed by defensive players; however, they can be committed by offensive players as well. Players who are fouled either receive the ball to pass inbounds again, or receive one or more free throws if they are fouled in the act of shooting, depending on whether the shot was successful. One point is awarded for making a free throw, which is attempted from a line 15 feet (4.6 m) from the basket.
Well, thats about all the basic rules and regulations of the game and i will be ending my post here. ps. I have found a secondary school friend who is free during our term break and will be teaching me.
