As the Basketball is one of the most popular games of the world, there are quite a large number of people in the world who have a lot of questions in their mind regarding the game. The game Basketball is a ball sport where two teams consisting of five players are involved. This is a fast-paced game and it requires a great quality of fitness and athleticism on behalf of the players. The game was invented by the famous Athletic Director from Canada, Dr. James Naismith, is played on a court and points are scored by shooting a round inflated ball through a raised metal hoop and net at the opponent`s end of the court. The term "Basketball" actually refers to the large round ball used in this game.

The game of Basketball is very much popular around the world and played by men and women of all ages and ability. The basketball court is normally a rectangular one that has regulation rims located 10 feet above the ground and the court is located on the playground or in a gymnasium. In the early days of the game, it was played with a soccer ball. However, today`s standard basketballs are orange to brown in colour and have an outer cover of leather or nylon. They also have an indented surface in order to grip and control it easily. In men`s play, a standard Basketball is about 74.9 to 76.2 cm in circumference and about 567 to 624 g in weight. The women`s version of the ball can be slightly smaller and lighter in weight.

Both the teams in a Basketball match can play offensively and defensively at the same time. The game begins with the jump of a ball in the center of the court when the referee throws the ball in the air and both the teams try to grab the ball and control it. Passing, ball handling, shooting, and rebounding are among the basic offensive skills of Basketball. The defensive skills are guarding the opponents, blocking and positioning to defend own basket, intercept or steal the ball from the opponents very quickly and also rebounding the missed shots. As it is primarily an indoor sport and played in a relatively small playing area or "court", the game of Basketball is highly suitable for the spectators who are viewing. Having only ten players and using a large ball that is easy to follow is also some other qualities for what the spectators like the game. Not only this, as there is no need of a lot of protective gear, the spectators can very easily see the reactions of the players. This is one of the most popular sports in all the parts of the world.

History of Basketball
The game `Basketball` is one of the most famous sports of the world. The game has been invented near about more than a hundred and thirty years ago. A Canadian, Dr. James Naismith is known worldwide as the inventor of basketball and hence called as "The Father of Basketball".

Basic Rules of Basketball
From the very beginning of the game, Basketball has a few basic rules that the players obey and follow. The `Father of Basketball`, Dr. James Naismith did direct a set of thirteen such rules of Basketball.

Terms of Basketball
There are a lot of terms that are used in the game of Basketball. The people who are familiar with the game, may very easily recognise the terms. Here are the terms given for those who knows a very little about the game.