Basic Rules of Basketball
The so many or "baskets" are made and are valid when a ball is introduced, that is thrown by the players, towards a metal hoop that hangs to the height of 3.05 meters; And that also has an open net that gives the appearance similar to a basket but without bottom, so that the ball falls cleanly after being hit. The so many can add up to two or three points, within a delimited area that is close to the ring add up to 2 goals, instead if the throw is outside this area that is located at a greater distance from the ring each of The baskets equals three points.
The total playing time is generally 60 minutes, however it can sometimes be higher or lower according to the national regulations. This hour of play is divided into four quarters of 15 minutes each, with short intervals and a longer interval to the half hour of play, which is used to present some short-lived show to entertain the spectators; Of course this happens in the field of college or professional basketball. Measurements of basketball courts may also vary, but usually develops the game covers a surface that is 28 meters long and 15 meters wide.
A sport with a global presence
Today this sport is played on all continents; And is known by millions of people who practice it both professionally as well as amateur. Almost all countries have national federations with clubs competing for the national championship and a national team representing the international competitions. The parties and the competitions are nowadays a spectacle that brings together large numbers of spectators or spectators. It should be noted that the league most known worldwide for the deployment that comes with sponsorship, entertainment, infrastructure and number of fans worldwide is the National Bascketball Association (better known by its acronym as the NBA) of the United States. (mir)
