How to play half court basketball

• Basketball Half Court Game
• Court and Ball
• Game Play
• Clearing the Ball
• Scoring
• Fouls
• Violations

Basketball Half Court Game

Half-court games of basketball are perfect for developing your skills when you have less than ten players. During full-court games, opposing teams are shooting in different baskets, but in half-court games opposing teams share the same basket. Unlike in a full-court game in a half-court game, there is no jump ball. Depending on what teams are playing the game, there are several ways to decide who gets first possession. Typically possession is decided on a coin toss, or the first player to complete a foul shot or another way decided by the teams.  

Court and Ball

The games are played in a half-court setting with each team is shooting on the same basket. The court is 49’ wide and 36’ long. The court has the exact same markings as a traditional basketball game. During FIBA (International Basketball Association) competitions, a size 6 ball is used.  

Game Play

Typically half-court games are played with 4 players on each team. There are professional half-court leagues, but half-court games can be played as an unofficial pickup game. The two official half-court leagues are FIBA 3x3 and The Big 3.The game is played with three players on the court during the game with one sub.Once initial possession is decided, they have a limited time to shoot the ball. Depending on the league the shot clock can be 12-14 seconds long. Depending on the league or if it’s a pickup game the length and gameplay can vary.

Clearing the Ball

Since opposing teams are shooting on the same basket once the team rebounds the ball they must clear it. When the defending teams get possession of the ball, they must bring it outside the 3 point arc.

Scoring

Scoring in half-court games is not the same scoring system in traditional basketball games.  Unlike a traditional basketball game, there are no 3 point shots. One point is awarded for foul shots and shots completed inside the arc. Two points are awarded for shots made outside the arc.

FIBA is played for 10 minutes or what team gets to 21 first. In the big 3, the game does not have a time limit, the winner is the first team to make it to 50.

Fouls

A foul is anytime a player breaks a rule in the game that is defined in the rulebook for that league. After a foul is called the other team will get free throws.

• Blocking - Illegal blocking happens when an opposing player makes personal contact that disrupts a player with or without a ball.
• Charging - When a player is moving in an established path with the ball uses their body of the ball against the opponent.  
• Disqualifying Foul - Unsportsmanlike behavior or unnecessary roughness can lead to a foul.  This can include foul language and can result in being removed from the game.
• Hacking - Hacking is when a defensive player hits the person holding the ball.
• Holding - Holding is when any player holds an opposing player with or without the ball. ‘

Violations

A violation is similar to a foul. Instead of resulting in free throws, it results in a change of possession.

• Double Dribble - Once you stop dribbling, you can either pass or shoot the ball. If you stop dribbling, then start dribbling is a violation.
• Traveling - One of the most basic rules of basketball is you have to bounce or dribble the ball when you are moving.  Once the player stops moving on of his feet will become the pivot foot. When a player moves their pivot foot off the ground, it is traveling.  
• Out of Bounds - When the ball touches the ground, it is considered out of bounds. The lines of the court are considered out of bounds.  When the ball touches a player that is out of bounds, it is considered out of bounds.  
• Five Second Violation - Once possession changes the player has five seconds to throw the ball back into bounds. It is a violation when a player has stopped dribbling and holds the ball too long while being guarded.
• Kicking the Ball - During a game, you are not allowed to purposely kick the ball.  
• Take back violation - If the non shooting team rebounds the ball but does not take it to the free-throw line and makes a shot That shot does not count.
• Team possession violation - If a team makes a basket, but not all members of the team have touched the ball.
• Three seconds in the key - The offensive player is not allowed to stay in the key for more than 3 seconds.

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Streetball: rules, tactics, technique

Introduction

Game technique. Teaching methodology

Game tactics

Teaching tactics tactics

Size of the court

Equipment

Player uniform

Competition rules. NIKE BATTLEGROUNDS Rules

Adidas Streetball Challenge Rules

Refereeing

Conclusion

References

In many American films, teenagers can be seen playing in a cage on half the basketball court. Despite this, the game seems to be much more dynamic than basketball. It is safe to prove that this is streetball. It involves two teams of 4 people: 3 on the field and 1 in reserve. Just like in basketball, the goal is to score as many goals as possible.

There are several types of rules for competitions, the main ones are Adidas and Reebok, but more often ordinary street games are held by agreement. Those. Before the game itself, opponents clarify the features of the game. In general, for streetball, all the general rules of the game regarding dribbling and throws apply. Of course, the rules about the zone do not apply, because. zone and is limited by half of the site. The rules about blocks and contact wrestling are much simpler - in many forms it is simply not limited. Streetball is played especially hard in the American slums - teenagers splash out the energy of resentment for an unsuccessful life. On the contrary, in the Netherlands the rules are very humane - any physical contact with the dribbler is prohibited.

The competition court can be an ordinary basketball court with two rings or a half court with one. They play outdoors, on an asphalt or concrete surface with standard markings. There is a high metal mesh along the perimeter of the playing field.

The tough playing technique dictates a serious approach to the choice of shoes and protection. However, only professional players are concerned about this, while amateurs play just in casual clothes.

Thanks to its dynamism and spectacle, streetball has won many fans around the world. In many countries, basketball associations are involved in the development of streetball, and in some there are also streetball federations.

Game technique . Teaching Methods

Streetball - street basketball. Appeared in the 1950s. in poor neighborhoods in the US. Two teams play on a court half the size of a basketball court, hitting the ball into the same hoop. The most common type of streetball is 3v3 (there can be 4 people in a team - 3 players and one spare), however, streetball is played both 2v2 and 1v1. There are no uniform rules for streetball - the participants of the game agree on the rules before starting on which the game will be played. Currently, the game 5 on 5, in two rings on the street, is also called street ball. The rules of 5 on 5 are also different from the rules of classic basketball, as in other varieties of streetball. Rucker Park is the mecca of street basketball. The park, located in New York, in the Harlem area, is known for its basketball courts, where the best street basketball players show their skills, who have a chance to light up and break into professional basketball. For example, Rafer Alston (aka Skip to my Lou - a member of the AND1 team) made his way to the NBA, where he now plays for the Houston Rockets team.[1]

In the fifties of the last century, a veteran of the Second World War - Holcombe Rucker for the first time held the first street basketball tournament in New York (or rather, in Harlem). Decades later, the venue Rucker chose to compete would be named after him, and players around the world would dream of playing at these legendary venues at least once.

But it's not so much about "Rucker Park", but about one interesting (and correct, in my opinion) tradition adopted in the "Mecca of Streetball". These short stories about players past and present will make the younger generation of orange ball fans think.

Earl "Goat" Menigault is one of the best streetball players in history. "The Goat" became famous on the streets of New York in the 60s for his incredible jump (over 130 centimeters - 52 inches) at a height of only 183 centimeters, as well as an incredibly accurate throw. Eyewitnesses of those events claim that "Goat" took out twenty-dollar bills from the upper edge of the shield for a dispute in a jump, and then, jokingly, delivered change there in the same way.

There are also legends that Menigault is the inventor of the "double dunk" - jumping his head over the ring, "Goat" scored from above, immediately caught the ball in the air and dunked again. The great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar called him the best player he ever played against. More than 75 universities tried to lure Earl to them. Menigault received his nickname in childhood. When he came to the Rucker courts as a short man, older players would ask his name, and Earl would slur something like "Earl Nanny Goat". Earl grew up and began to pronounce his name correctly. His phenomenal game on the Big Apple venues made everyone (now with respect in his voice) add "The Goat" to his first and last name.

Later there will be a second version of the origin of Menigault's nickname - "GOAT" - an abbreviation for "Greatest Of All Time". Even if the second option is just a fiction, there is still most of the truth in it.

Joe "Destroyer" Hammond was a great sniper. It was for his abilities that he received this name. In one game at Rucker Park, Hammond was covered by "Dr. J" (Julius Irving), and "Destroyer" scored 50 points in the first half alone. In another match, Hammond set Rucker Park's record with 82 points.

James "Fly" Williams became a Brooklyn (and later New York City) legend at a young age. He got his nickname for his "super-air" dunks and for his explosive playing style. In his best years, Fly played several games a day, scoring 200+ points in total.

Clifford "Chain" Williams earned his reputation and nickname on the streets by playing on chain net courts.

Herman "Helicopter" Knowings is another rough diamond who has made a lot of money off basketball backboards. Never realizing his talent, "Helicopter" remained a legend of the streets, despite the fact that he tucked NBA stars who came to Harlem "for advanced training" into his belt. Knowings earned his name with an incredible jump.

Ralph "Rocket" Walker. Center "Orr High" was nicknamed "Rocket" for his terrifying dunks. Once he flew up, hit the ball twice on the shield and, turning 180 degrees, drove the ball into the ring. The game has stopped. Everyone just froze and asked him to do it again.

Another street legend is Demetrius "Hook" Mitchell. This undersized player (173 centimeters) was remembered for unprecedented athleticism for a person with such dimensions. Think about it, Mitchell first scored from the top when he was barely 13 years old. His height then was 156 centimeters.

Incredible alley-oops, dunks on a 360-centimeter ring, dunks with a 360-degree turn through the car - all this caused the name Demetrius to appear. Gerry Peyton and Jason Kidd said that Hook is the best of those who have never played in the NBA.

Troy "Escalade" ("Escalade") Jackson, like most of our list, is one of the top 50 streetball players according to the authoritative Slam Magazine. Many probably know that "Escalade" has impressive dimensions - 207 centimeters tall and about 180 kilograms of weight. It was for his considerable parameters that Troy Jackson was named "Escalade" by analogy with the famous car.

Larry "Bone Collector" Williams - known in the streetball world as "an undesirable opponent". They talk about him as one of the most talented dribblers of our time. The speed of Williams is often beyond the reach of his counterpart.

Many times after the killer crossovers "Bon Collector" opponents fell to the pavement. His first victim lost his balance and collapsed on the Rucker Park court already in his debut game. It was for frequent "ankle breakers" that Larry was awarded the name "Bone Collector".

Ryan "Special FX" Williams got his nickname at the age of 17 when he made his EBU (Entertainer's Basketball Classic) debut at Rucker Park. Eyewitnesses recall that Ryan made amazing dunks. He was one of the first (in 1999) to score a 540-degree dunk. For such things, he was nicknamed "Special Effect".

Grayson "Professor" Bushehr belongs to the new era of streetball stars. His "nickname" "Professor" received from the legendary MC Rucker Park - Duke Tango, who, after another feint performed by Grayson, said "he just teaches people on the court!".

Dennis "Spyda" ("Spider") Cheese gets his street name from Philip Champion ("Hot Sauce") for his unrivaled ability to score alley-oops. As "Hot Sauce" would later say: "He can catch absolutely all the balls ...".

Thorian "Mr. 720" Fontenette got his street name from his incredible 720-degree dunk. His previous nickname ("Air Up There"), as you might guess, Thorian was also awarded for super-dunking.

Wally "Main Event" Dixon, first appearing at Rucker Park as a 10th grader, was named "The Kid From Across The Water - Wa-Wa" ) - Dixon did come to New York crossing the Hudson River. His hometown of Linden is located in the neighboring state of New Jersey. With this nickname, Wally played in Mecca for two years. It was then that "Wa-Wa" showed the most progress in the game, and his nickname was changed to "The Coming Attraction". But very soon, Wali's nickname changed again, for the last time. In one of the League games, Dixon intercepted the ball, rushed into the gap and put in a crazy dunk with a 360-degree turn! Without thinking twice, Duke Tango immediately dubbed the guy a new name - "Main Event".

Basketball - Quick Guide - Tutorialspoint He developed a sport based on his childhood game

He also wanted the game to be safer, so the sport was played with soccer balls and peach baskets placed about 10 feet high, with less physical contact, drawing the players' attention to the ball rather than other players. He developed thirteen rules, and the first match took place on December 21, 1891 year among two teams of nine players at Springfield College.

The rules of the game have been changed a bit and many more rules have been added to make it better and more interesting over time. The actual game did not allow dribbling, used closed baskets, and was played on a smaller court. The game was originally played in YMCA gyms. The YMCA helped spread the game to other parts of America, and the game also increased YMCA membership. It was popularized by cable television and distributed to other parts of the globe by North American soldiers fighting in World War I.

Basketball - Purpose

The main purpose of basketball is to make a goal and score points. The goal is achieved by shooting the ball through the basket or hoop. The goal post or basket for the team is on the opponent's court. Each team must not only try to set a goal and prevent the opposing team from taking control of the ball, but must also try to protect the basket in their own court and prevent the opponent from scoring a goal.

Basketball - Team size

Each team may have twelve players eligible to play the game. Five players per team may play at any time on the court and they may be substituted at any time during play. Each team may have a coach and an assistant coach. Each team may have a group of less than five non-playing players with different responsibilities. Usually this is a manager, a doctor, a physiotherapist, a statistician and a translator.

Participating countries

Since basketball originated in the United States, it is very popular in the country and has spread to other neighboring countries. The NBA should be credited for expanding the game and building a huge fan base around the world.

China has dominated the Asian Basketball Championship and won many titles. Basketball is the most popular sport in the Philippines. Iran, South Korea and Japan are also good competitors for China in the Asian Basketball Championship. Russia defeated the USA in the 1972 Summer Olympics and attracted worldwide attention.

Some of the countries that have produced basketball champions are: Greece, Lithuania, Serbia, Spain, France, Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Argentina and Montenegro.

There are many variations of basketball, some are indoors and some are outdoors, some are played on larger courts and some teams have more players. We can play a fun game on any flat surface, but FIBA, the organizing body, has made some rules for the basketball court.

Court Design

The standard international basketball court is a 50' x 94' indoor rectangular court.

School courts may be smaller. The court is divided into two symmetrical halves, one for each team. Various markings are drawn on the site. There is a circle in the center, free throw semi-circles, restricted areas and three-dot lines marked on either side of the court. Directly below the basket is a free semi-circular zone.

Basketball is a simple game that requires no equipment other than a hoop, ball and flat court. Even two players can play and have fun playing basketball.

baskets

A hoop or basket with a perimeter net, 18 inches in diameter, is tightly suspended horizontally from a rectangular backboard 3.5 feet high and 6 feet wide on both sides of the court. The rim of the hoop is 10 feet above the ground. The shield in various international competitions is transparent for better visibility.

Ball

A basketball is a spherical ball that is orange in color and has a rough texture with black outlines, usually made of leather or complex rigid materials.

The ball continuously bounces (dribbling), thrown through the air to other players (passing) and towards the basket (shooting). Thus, a typical basketball must be very durable and easy to handle.

Other equipment

Other equipment may be available for convenience.

• Some international courts have a game clock , which beeps at the end of each period. Some also show a countdown.

• Sometimes there are limit lights on the rear panels, which light up to indicate that the period is ending.

Some international courts have a game clock , which beeps at the end of each period. Some also show a countdown.

Sometimes there are limit lights on the rear panels that light up to indicate that the period is ending.

We have listed here some common terms commonly used in basketball

• Offending team - The team in possession of the ball is the offending team.

• Defensive team - The team that is not in possession of the ball and tries to control it is the defensive team.

• Shot hours – Shot hours show the amount of time allowed for the attacking team to reach the target. If a team fails to make a goal, it is a tact violation and the ball is passed to the opposing team for a throw-in. The clock is usually set to 24 seconds in FIBA ​​and NBA matches. The clock returns to the full limit when the ball touches the basket or passes through the basket. In some cases, after a foul, the shot clock is usually set to a lower number, 14 in NBA and FINA matches.

• Key - Painted area 16 feet wide on professional basketball courts.

• Basketball Pistol - This ball pistol shoots basketball back at the player. Used during training.

• Dunk Shot - A player makes a dunk shot while jumping and pushing the ball through the basket.

• Free Throw - When a player is granted a free throw, he/she may attempt to score from 15 feet without any obstruction from the opposing team. Free throws are also awarded to the opposing team when a player commits technical fouls.

• Penalty situation - A team is in a penalty situation if it commits five fouls in one quarter. The penalty gives free throws to the opposing team after a foul.

• Ball held. Sometimes a player is surrounded by too many opponents and cannot pass the ball to any of his teammates. He has a firm grip on the ball and sometimes even one of his opponents can hold the ball at the same time. To take control of the ball, one of them must grab it with force. This situation is called a held ball.

• Ball bouncing - The referee may call for a ball to be thrown to deal with a ball holding situation and get the ball back into play. The referee also starts the game with a jump ball. A ball is thrown vertically into the air between two opponents. Either of them pushes him towards a teammate.

• Point guard, Shooter, Small forward, Power forward, Center are the different positions of the team members. They are not required to occupy a specific position, and the team may refuse command positions. It is sometimes used to get attention and please viewers.

Offending team - The team in possession of the ball is the offending team.

Defensive team - A team that is not in possession of the ball and tries to control it is the defensive team.

Shot hours – Shot hours show the amount of time allowed for the attacking team to reach the target. If a team fails to make a goal, it is a tact violation and the ball is passed to the opposing team for a throw-in. The clock is usually set to 24 seconds in FIBA ​​and NBA matches. The clock returns to the full limit when the ball touches the basket or passes through the basket. In some cases, after a foul, the shot clock is usually set to a lower number, 14 in NBA and FINA matches.

Key - Painted area 16 feet wide on professional basketball courts.

Basketball Gun - This ball gun shoots basketball back to the player. Used during training.

Dunk Shot - A player makes a dunk shot while jumping and pushing the ball through the basket.

Free Throw - When a player is awarded a free throw, he/she may attempt a goal from 15 feet without any obstruction from the opposing team. Free throws are also awarded to the opposing team when a player commits technical fouls.

Penalty situation - A team is in a penalty situation if it commits five fouls in one quarter. The penalty gives free throws to the opposing team after a foul.

Ball held. Sometimes a player is surrounded by too many opponents and cannot pass the ball to any of his teammates. He has a firm grip on the ball and sometimes even one of his opponents can hold the ball at the same time. To take control of the ball, one of them must grab it with force. This situation is called a held ball.

Ball bouncing – The referee may call for a ball to be thrown to deal with a ball holding situation and get the ball back into play. The referee also starts the game with a jump ball. A ball is thrown vertically into the air between two opponents. Either of them pushes him towards a teammate.

Point Guard, Shooter, Small Forward, Power Forward, Center are the different positions of the team members. They are not required to occupy a specific position, and the team may refuse command positions. It is sometimes used to get attention and please viewers.

The ball is tossed into the air to start the game. One of the players diverts it to a teammate. He dribbles and passes among teammates to protect the ball and score a goal. The basket or hoop is placed horizontally at a height of 10 feet on the back board. Each team tries to protect the target on their side by trying to make the target on the opponent's side.

The opposing team tries to get the ball, take control of it by bouncing and try to grab it when it is passed among teammates to prevent the goal. When a player commits a foul, the other team gets a free throw or ball chance. Each goal is worth two points, and each free throw is worth one point. The team with the higher score wins the game. Players may be substituted when a substitute requests.

The game starts when the referee throws the jump ball. In international sports, each game is divided into four 10-minute periods. However, if there is a tie between the teams, they play for an extra period of 5 minutes.

After the first period and after the third period, the players take a 2-minute break. After the second period, the players take a 15-minute break and exchange baskets. After the break, the last player holding the ball scores the ball and the next period begins.

The game time may also be extended if the foul is committed shortly before the time. In such cases, a free throw is awarded regardless of the time interval.

If a player throws the ball before the time expires, but the ball flies down the basket after the timer expires, the goal is still counted.

Game Rules

Although basketball was invented with thirteen rules, some rules have been changed and many rules have been added to help players play faster and make the game more interesting for spectators. Some rules have been introduced to minimize the height advantage that taller players have.

There are many variants of the game in different places, and in these branches there are governing bodies that formulate the rules of the game. In the US, basketball tournaments are very popular in colleges. Their rules in intercollegiate championships are slightly different from professional basketball.

• Any player in possession of the ball may not remain inside the dirty ring of the court with their back to the basket for more than three seconds.

• No player must touch the ball, basket or rim while the ball is passing through the basket.

• Players are allowed to make short contact with an opposing player who is trying to pass the ball or score a goal, but they may not interfere with him.

• Players making more than five fouls are removed from the game.

• Fouls appropriate to the situation, free throws to the opposing team and the ball is passed to them.

• Players may not carry the ball and may not walk or run. It's called travel

• When a player is surrounded by opponents within one meter while trying to hold the ball, he/she cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds. Such a player is considered to be closely guarded.

• Players of the team in possession of the ball must not remain in the opposing team's restricted area for more than three seconds.

• They must shoot the ball before the clock ticks.

Any player in possession of the ball may not remain inside the dirty ring of the court with their back to the basket for more than three seconds.

No player must touch the ball, basket or rim while the ball is passing through the basket.

Players are allowed to make short contact with an opposing player who is trying to pass the ball or score a goal, but they may not interfere with him.

Players making more than five fouls are removed from the game.

Fouls appropriate to the situation, free throws to the opposing team and the ball is passed to them.

Players may not carry the ball and may not walk or run. It's called travel

When a player is surrounded by opponents within one meter while trying to hold the ball, he/she cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds. Such a player is considered to be closely guarded.

Players of the team in possession of the ball must not remain in the opposing team's restricted area for more than three seconds.

They must shoot the ball before the clock ticks.

What should a basketball player not do?

The player must not -

• Throw the ball out of bounds.

• Step along the foul line by freely throwing the ball.

• Stepping at the end or touchline while passing the ball to a teammate.

• Kick the ball.

• Drip or punch the ball.

• Double ball dribbling.

• Hold the ball and stay in the backcourt where their basket is for more than 8 seconds or the team in charge shall infringe.

Throw the ball out of bounds.

Step along the foul line while throwing the ball freely.

Step at the end or touchline while passing the ball to a teammate.

Kick the ball.

Drip or punch the ball.

Double ball dribbling.

Hold the ball and stay in the backcourt where their basket is for more than 8 seconds or the team in charge must foul.

If a team or player violates any of the rules mentioned above, the team loses the ball and the ball is awarded to the opposing team. The opposing team throws him from the side of the court, this is called a throw-in.

The rules for women have been slightly changed to reduce the burden on the players. Clara Baer, ​​who introduced basketball for women, published a set of rules for women players in 1895.

Regulators

FIBA ​​ - The International Basketball Amateur Federation (FIBA) is the international governing body for basketball. It regulates the rules, appoints referees for international tournaments, and hosts the World Championships every four years for both men and women. He is based in Geneva.

NBA - No basketball textbook would be complete without mentioning the NBA, the most important basketball league based in North America. The NBA organizes league championships and is a member of the US Basketball Association. Its players are highly paid and also play for other teams outside of the US. Attracted by huge talent in the US and high rewards, many international players also play in the NBA league. The NBA formulates rules for its matches, which may differ slightly from those set by FIBA.

There are many variants of basketball that are usually played when there are fewer players, sometimes in half the field and mostly without a referee. These games are commonly known as basketball games.

3 vs. 3 or 3 on 3

This is a popular game usually played in the half court when six players are gathered on the court and waiting for other players to appear. This game continues until one of the teams reaches a set score, usually 12 or 21. This game can be played with any even number of players. The rules of the game are basically similar to the official sport, but the team that catches the bounce must hit the ball off the three-point line.

21 or cut throat

This is a separate sport that can be played by any number of players. The first player to score exactly 21 points wins the game. A goal carries 2 or 3 points and is usually followed by a one-point charity free throw or a two-point charity free throw from a three-point line. A successful charity shot may be followed by another until the player reaches 21 points. But if the player scores 22 points, the score goes back to 13 or 15 points. The game is less restrictive and more interesting as there are no fouls.

Chicago

This game is similar to 21, but the main difference is that the players take turns and stay off the court. For example, when three players are playing a game, if the first scores a goal, the second leaves the court and the third starts to play, and if the third scores, then the first must leave the court for the second and third player.

horse

This is an interesting game in which two players challenge each other's ability to shoot and the shots are not protected. Each alphabet of the word "HORSE" is used to award a negative score.

The player challenges the next player by shooting the ball from any spot he chooses and if he sets a goal, the next player must score from the same spot, otherwise he gets a negative 'H' mark and the first player gets the chance to shoot again new challenge again. However, if the first player to challenge the other misses the goal, the next player gets a chance to score from anywhere on the court and challenges the first.

If the challenge is passed, the player who accepted the challenge gets the chance to score from any preferred spot on the court. The player who starts the game first and has five negative points on him is called the "Horse" and is the loser.

Shooting competitions

There are various forms of shooting competitions, both on and off the line. Players can choose the rules, whether shots can be protected or unprotected. There is a three-point semi-circle defense shooting competition, called around the world or around the key, where players move from one end of the circle to the other when they successfully set targets. When a player concedes a goal, the next player gets a chance. Sometimes the players have to start over every chance, and sometimes the players agree to mark the place where they made the last successful goal.

Slam Ball

The slam ball area has four trampolines located under the basket and the players must jump the ball and dunk. Scoring rules may be slightly different.

Basketball - Tournaments

Coach Forrest S. (Fog) Allen led the movement to include basketball in the Olympics in 1936. Basketball is widely used all over the world. About 215 different national basketball organizations are members of FIBA. Many of these federations organize basketball championships and the winners take part in international competitions.

Some of the popular international championships are listed below -

• FIBA ​​World Championship
• FIBA ​​Women's World Championship
• NCAA Women's Championship
• NCAA Men's Championship
• WNBA
Championship
• NBA Championship
• FIBA ​​Asian Championship

* NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association

* WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

Most champions and championships have funny and witty nicknames. Not only do they add a fun element, but they are an important part of the game and get a lot of media attention.

Many teams have won basketball games at the Olympics, but due to the popularity of NBA games and championships, very few non-NBA players are as popular as NBA players. It has become the norm for any champion of any country to join the NBA and play in their championships.

Some of the famous basketball champions are listed below.

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy, nicknamed "The Hardwood Houdini," is an American professional basketball player and is considered one of the world's greatest ball guards. He was a member of the American professional basketball team from Boston, the Boston Celtics from 1950-1963. He also coached at Boston College from 1963–69.

Bill Russell

He helped the United States win gold at the Olympics 1956 years in Melbourne. He also played for the Boston Celtics and is the first African-American basketball icon. The period in which he played NBA championships, from 1957 to 1969, is commonly referred to as the "Russell era".

Wilt Chamberlain

He was a strong opponent of Bill Russell and a student of Fog Allen's trainer, Chamberlain. In the 60s, he was a goal-scoring machine, and he was never fouled in any NBA game he played. He loved his nickname "Big Dipper" and was also affectionately referred to as "Wilt Stilt", "The Goalkeeper".

Magic Johnson

Ervin Johnson. Jr., better known as Magic Johnson, is an American basketball player. He was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and led the team to five NBA championships. He is also used to entertaining spectators with his creative ball handling techniques.

Larry Bird

Bird, known as the "Hick from French Lick", played 13 seasons with the NBA Boston Celtics and is an accomplished shooter. He was a member of the US men's basketball team, the Dream Team, which won the Barcelona Olympic gold at 1992 year.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, nicknamed Air Jordan, is known for his exceptional acrobatic ability to jump higher. He was widely regarded as the best basketball player of all time. He is good at shooting, passing and also defending the ball. He helped the US Olympic team win gold medals in Barcelona and Spain in 1984 and 1992.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor. Jr. was the most popular American professional basketball player at 1970s and 80s. He was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is also a popular actor and writer.

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal, commonly referred to as Shaq, played for various NBA teams, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. He was part of the US basketball team that won gold at the 1996 Olympics.

John Stockton

John was part of the NBA Utah Jazz, and although he wasn't as tall as most of his team, he was so good with the ball and interceptions that he was considered the greatest point guard in NBA history. He was part of the US basketball team at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and also won two gold medals.

LeBron James

James, known as King James, was named Mr. Ohio Basketball. He was part of the Miami Heat of the NBA during the 2012 and 2013 wins. This tall, muscular, and athletic champion is also known for earning multimillion-dollar endorsements before even starting his career with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also part of the US men's Olympic team that won bronze in 2004 and gold in 2008.

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