Basketball


 

Basketball is a ball sport in which, under organized rules, two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop.

Related Topics:
Sport - Teams

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It is primarily an indoor sport, played in a relatively small playing area, called the court. The speed and grace of the game, combined with the close proximity of the spectators to the action, make basketball an exciting spectator sport. It is one of the most popular sports in the United States, and is also popular in other parts of the world, including South America, Europe, Asia, and the former Soviet republics.

Related Topics:
Court - United States - South America - Europe - Asia - Soviet republics

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Introduction
History
Rules and regulations
Common techniques and practice
Variations and similar games
Further reading
References
Tournaments
Organizations
Game rules and play
See also
External links

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