A game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors. The objective of the game is to shoot a ball through a basket.
An important skill for all basketball players that allows them to move up and down the court, maneuver past defenders and execute plays. It involves bouncing the ball off the floor with your hands.
The act of attempting to score points by throwing the ball through the basket. It requires the ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket while avoiding defenders.
A big part of basketball, as the game quickly transitions between offense and defense. Running helps to avoid defenders and get to the basket quicker on offense, and chase opponents on defense.