Basketball
Game idea:
Quick and accurate passing of the ball in front of the opponent's basket and a final attack with a direct throw into the basket or via the board. The opposing team has the task of fending off the attack, gaining possession of the ball and going on the attack themselves.
Scoring points:
A basket from the field counts as 2 points. A successful shot from beyond the 3-point line scores 3 points. A sunk free throw scores 1 point.
Playing field:
Basketball court (15 x 28m), basket with rebound board. Basket height 3.05m.
Number of participants:
5 against 5.
Rules of the game:
The game begins with a bounce ball in the centre of the court. If the ball leaves the court, the opposing team returns it into play with a throw-in from the edge of the court. After a point is scored, the right to attack changes and the ball is brought back into play from the baseline on the side of the goal with a throw-in (except in the case of several free throws). If the attacking team has crossed the centre line and is in the opponent's half of the court, it may not pass the ball back into its own half.
Play is largely played without physical contact. A maximum of one step may be taken with the ball in the hands without bouncing or passing (step fault). So-called doubles are also prohibited (catch-bounce-catch-bounce). Star steps are permitted with the ball in the hands (one leg remains firmly on the ground). If the thrower is obstructed, he is allowed free throws (2 free throws inside or 3 free throws outside the 3-point line).
In basketball, there are several rules for time violations. You have a maximum of 24 seconds for an attack, whereby you must have crossed the centre line within 8 seconds. No player on the team in possession of the ball may stay in the opponent's restricted zone (trapezoid between the baseline and the free-throw line) for longer than 3 seconds. A player has 5 seconds to get the ball back into play after winning a point or leaving the court.
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