Basketball: history, positions and rules

Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The game of basketball was fashioned from fragments of other games, seeking to eliminate flaws of rugby, soccer.
Basketball was first played in the United States. The first game was played at one training school, now called Springfield College.
• Only five players per team on the court. Score more than your opponent to win.
• Dribbling advances the ball.
• The offense has five seconds to inbound the ball.
• The offense must advance the ball.
• Ball and ballhandler must remain inbounds.
• Defenders can legally block or steal the ball.
• Defenders must leave the paint after three seconds.
• Illegal contact results in a foul. (Personal foul)
• Certain rule violations result in technical fouls.
• Excessive contact results in a flagrant foul.
Positions
• Point guard. The point guard runs the offense and usually is the team’s best dribbler and passer. The point guard defends the opponent’s point guard and tries to steal the ball.
• Shooting guard. The shooting guard is usually the team’s best shooter. The shooting guard can make shots from long distance and also is a good dribbler.
• Small forward. The small forward plays against small and large players. They roam all over on the court. Small forwards can score from long shots and close ones.
• Power forward. The power forward does many of the things a center does, playing near the basket while rebounding and defending taller players. But power forwards also take longer shots than centers.
• Center. The center is the tallest player on...

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