Basketball explanation.

Basketball

To play basketball, you have to have two players or more. Basketball is a simple game that includes a basketball, a hoop, backboard and a court. Some people start playing basketball at a very young age, and work towards a basketball career.

In a professional basketball team, the maximum number of players is 15.  On your team you have to have at least one point guard, a shooting guard, small forward, power forward and a center. Point guard is someone who is athletic, and that can pass well and someone who has good ball handling skills. Shooting guard is a guy or girl who is good at shooting. Small forward is a position who run to the corners and wait for 3 pointers or rebounds.  A power forward is known for low blocks and getting in to the post. Center is the player who stays near the baseline and gets most of the rebounds.

To be a point guard or center position you need to have equipment. Your equipment allows you to be more active on the floor or off. One of them is good sports shoes.  Good shoes allow you to get a higher vertical jump and also make you look cool. Nike, Jordan, Converse, Under Armour and Reeboks are some of the best brands of shoes. If you want you can get arm sleeves, a headband, knee pads/sleeves or wristbands and ankle braces.

Equipment can also make you go quicker or higher at shooting, running or dunking. Some people can score on the buzzer.  In basketball you can get any amount of points to win the game.  There is no minimum amount of players to play basketball, but if it’s one-on-one the score is set to 21. In the NBA 12 minutes is played for 4 quarters. If it’s a draw then it’s overtime for 3 or 5 minutes.  Until there is a winner.

Basketball is played with two player or more. Basketball is an easy simple game. You at least need a hoop, backboard, a basketball and you have to play on a court. People who are very young can play basketball.  I like playing this game with my cousins.

Anthony