As with every sport or game played there are rules in place to govern the play. This is to ensure there is some level of uniformity for the overall way the game is played and enjoyed. Basketball in no different, as it too has a standard set of rules and guidelines that should be followed to ensure the game is well played and enjoyable.
Some Basic Rules
Basketball
is played by two teams, and the idea behind the game is to score as
many points as possible within the time frame allotted. These points are
scored when the ball in thrown into the opposing team’s basket. Each
team consists of 12 players of which 5 players are usually on the court
at any given time.
The following are some of the moves prevalent in the basketball game that are usually governed by a set of rules:
- When
there is a case of personal contact such as holding a player back
physically in an attempt to restrict their movements, the call will be
made to allow the opposing team to take possession of the ball. This is
also applicable when there is contact which is categorized as illegal
guarding which is made from behind, again causing the opponent to falter
in movements.
- Blocking and pushing are both fouls that can have
dire repercussions, such as the referee giving possession of the ball
to the opposing team or allowing free throws by the opposing team.
Illegal screening is an attempt to slow down or stop the opponent from
gaining control of the ball, and if this is done to impede the game in
any way, then the same rule applies and the referee can make a judgment
call to give the ball to the opposing team. There are other moves such
as hand checking, charging and illegal use of hands, and all these
contribute to penalties in one way or another.
Useful Tips To Avoid Fouls
Unfortunately,
today in the arena of various games, there is a need to address the
issue of fouls which is becoming more apparent, as the quest to win
becomes more desperate. To keep the integrity of any game intact, there
is often the need to redefine these fouls and their accompanying
penalties in the hope of maintaining some credibility within the game
frame.
Some Pointers
In a basketball game,
there are two main categories of fouls which in most instances are quite
clear cut and easy to call. The two kinds are personal fouls and the
technical fouls. The personal foul is identified by direct body contact
made with the opponent during play, while the technical foul is a
violation of the administrative and ethical rules of basketball.
A
personal foul is rather simple in its identification and avoidance
tactics which basically require the player to avoid any sort of contact
such as charging, pushing, holding, tripping or any other form on
impediment to the opposing team in a physical form.
The technical
foul however is a little more complex in both its identification and its
consequences. However, in the interest of avoiding such technical foal
predicaments, the individual will have to steer clear of infractions
like failing to supply the lineup to the scorers, having more than five
players inside the court, overdoing your timeouts and dirty tactics to
delay the game.
There is also the need to restraint oneself from
cussing at the referees no matter what the call on the game is. This
also includes the restraint of any display of hostility and threatening
body stances. Holding the ball for more than two steps from a running
position without dribbling will also be called a foul, thus delivering
consequences.
