Sport from the database
Basketball
Basketball is a winter or snow sport in which speed, technique, precision, or execution is evaluated. At its core, the sport is about score more points than the opposing team. Participation format: 5 vs 5, with 3x3 as a derivative format. It is typically contested on or in Indoor court with three-point line, key areas, and half court line. Scoring is based on 1-, 2-, and 3-point scoring. Core equipment includes Basketball, baskets, court. Important forms include 5v5, League, National team. Listed competitions include FIBA Basketball World Cup, Olympic Basketball Tournament, FIBA Continental Cups. Origin/development: USA, 1891. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to score more points than the opposing team.
Teilnehmer
Two teams with rotating line-ups and unlimited substitutions.
Teamgröße
5 vs 5 in the classic format.
Spielfeld
Rectangular indoor court with two baskets.
Dauer
Four quarters, length depending on the competition rules.
Wertung
Field goals count for two or three points, free throws for one point.
Gewinnbedingung
The match is won by scoring more points at the end of regulation or overtime.
Ausrüstung
- Ball
- baskets
- marked court
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- Travelling
- double dribble
- fouls
- time violations
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
- International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
- Benefits of Basketball Healthline · health-guide · medium
- Basketball Essentials: Equipment Every Player Needs Academy · equipment-guide · medium
- Topend Sports Topend Sports · aggregator · medium
- Britannica Britannica · encyclopedia · high
- Wikipedia DE Wikipedia DE · reference · medium