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Basketball

Basketball

Min number of participants 2
Age 8+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Not required
Min duration 30 min.
Cost None (Free)
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Dribble, pass, shoot, and defend on a court or outdoor hoop — basketball is fast-paced and team-driven, building coordination, spatial awareness, and the instinct for athletic improvisation in every game.

The Essentials

How to play

  1. Two teams (5 players each in the full game, or fewer for casual pickup) try to score by shooting the ball through the opponent's elevated hoop.
  2. Move the ball only by dribbling (bouncing it while walking or running) or passing to teammates — carrying it without dribbling is a "travel" violation.
  3. A made basket scores 2 points (3 if shot from beyond the arc), and a free throw after a foul scores 1 point.
  4. Play defense by blocking shots, contesting passes, or stealing the ball, without making illegal contact — that's a foul, which can give the other team free throws.
  5. Each team gets a limited number of seconds to attempt a shot after gaining possession (24 seconds in professional play, though casual games often skip this).
  6. The team with the most points when time expires wins the game.

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