On the court
Basketball
On a court indoors, or on an outdoor playground.
How you play
- Two teams of five try to throw the ball through the other hoop.
- You bounce the ball as you move. That is called a dribble.
- You may pass the ball, or shoot it.
- A referee watches the rules. The game is played in timed quarters.
ScoreA shot can score one, two, or three points. A free throw is one point.
WinThe team with more points when time runs out wins.
The hoop is 10 feet high. That is about 3 metres.
