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Introduction
Basketball is played with teams of up to 10 players. Each team may have 5 players on the court at any one time. While there are no mandatory positions players usually fall into one of three categories:
Centre – the “big guy”, good at rebounding and shooting close to the basket
Forwards – the two next tallest players, similar to the centre but usually quicker and better ball handlers
Guards – the two smallest players, the main ball handlers, good passers and can shoot from long range.
Timing
The timing of basketball games various according to the level of the game.
For the Tweed Valley competition the timing is as follows:>>
2 x 20 minute halves (clock does not stop)
5 minute halftime (can be shortened if both teams agree)
The Court
The red section is called the key. When on offense, players are only allowed to be in the key for 3 seconds. This 3 seconds resets every time a shot is taken. It applies to all offensive players, both with the ball and without.
The sidelines are out of bounds. Players cannot touch the sideline when inbounding the ball.
Scoring
Baskets shot from outside the large semi-circle are worth 3 points
All other shots during play are worth 2 points
Free throws (as a result of a foul) are worth 1 point