Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of 5 active players each try to score points against one another by placing a ball through a 10 foot (3.048 m) high hoop (the goal) under organized rules. Basketball is one of the most popular and widely viewed sports in the world.[1] Points are scored by throwing (shooting) the ball through the basket from above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (foul) is penalized and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations). Through time, basketball has developed to involve common techniques of shooting, passing and dribbling, as well as players’ positions, and offensive and defensive structures.
Typically, the tallest members of a team will play center or one of two forward positions, while shorter players or those who possess the best ball handling skills and speed, play the guard positions. While competitive basketball is carefully regulated, numerous variations of basketball have developed for casual play. In some countries, basketball is also a popular spectator sport. While competitive basketball is primarily an indoor sport, played on a basketball court, less regulated variations played in the outdoors have become increasingly popular among both inner city and rural groups.
For me its like I can do anything to just play this game. Its not just a game for me its like a basic nutrition for me. As I see the ball Im not able to control my hands to touch that ball, Im not able to control my foot to start running with the ball, even Im not able to control my feelings to move on the court n enjoy my game. Even there was a situation when I was suffering from fever and the doctor strictly ordered me to take rest but I was so mad that after one hour I left home for playing a match for my college at the university n we won it, nobody knew that I was not well but when everybody came to know about it all of them were amazed to see my madness to play that game. Even now when Im away from home in Pune pursuing my MBA Ive purchased a ball to play. Inspite of my tight schedule I take out time 4 it.
I feel like its a part of my life and its really difficult 4 me to live without it. I also love to watch dis game. My favorite team is MIAMI HEAT n my favorite player is KOBE BRYANT because of his style of playing the game and I always try to follow him. Player of his kind are very very very rare.
