The NBA Explained:
Have you wondered about Giannis Antetokounmpo or Lebron James. Have you seen them take a shot that seems purely impossible until it hits the net without touching the rim? This is the world of basketball, where the impossible happens.
Basketball is a sport which is played with two teams, one ball, and a basket on a 94 ft (length) and 50 ft (width). The objective of the game is to shoot the ball into the opponent’s basket
by dribbling it across the court within 24 seconds. All shots beyond the arc are each worth three-point while shots inside are worth two points. Failure to do this within 24 seconds results in a shot-clock violation, and the ball is awarded possession to the other team. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game wins.
Like in any game there are also penalties for infractions. These infractions usually come through either violations and fouls. Violations are called when a player breaks one of the rules. A team has 24 seconds to shoot the ball. If the team has gone 24 seconds without shooting it, a violation is called and the ball is awarded to the other team. In basketball, you only can stop dribbling the ball once, either to pass it or shoot it. Dribbling without doing those things results in a double-dribble violation.There are also fouls. There are personal fouls, flagrant fouls, and technical fouls. Personal fouls are called when you make illegal contact with another player. Such examples include offensive fouls such as charging, where an offensive player impedes the opposing team’s player to do defense or defensive fouls such as blocking fouls, where a defender is stationary impeding the offense's advances. 2 penalty shots from the free throw line are awarded for inside the arc while 3 penalty shots for those outside. If a shot is made when the foul is called, one free throw is given. Flagrant fouls are given when this contact is made violent. It results in two free throws. Technical fouls result from unsportsmanlike conduct. Two technical fouls result in a player’s ejection. Free throws are only awarded once team fouls are greater than 5. If an individual gets more than 6 fouls, he is fouled out and can no longer play the game.
There are also different positions each player has. There is first, the point guard. The point guard is the captain of the team, and should primarily be a ball handler and a passer, not a shooter. It is usually the shortest player on the team. The shooting guard must be taller than a point guard but shorter than a small forward. It is generally the team’s best shooter from behind the arc. The small forward must be tall and aggressive, and able to score from inside and outside the arc. The power forward must be able to catch passes, grab rebounds, and score near the basket. The center should usually be the tallest player on the court, grabbing rebounds and receiving the ball (with a rebound) and shooting it (close to the basket) with hook shots, jumpshots, etc.
There is also physics in basketball. You approximately need the ball to spin three times (backspin) at 3HZ to increase its chances at falling into the basket. You should aim at the back (two inches between the rim and the backboard) 52 degrees horizontal. A three point shot would require a 90 degree angle with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
Some popular point guards include:
Stephen Curry Chris Paul
Kyrie Irving
Some popular shooting guards include:
James Harden Luka Doncic
Klay Thompson
Some popular power forwards include:
Lebron James Giannis Antetokounmpo
Some popular small forwards include:
Carmelo Anthony Kawhi Leonard
Some popular centers include:
Nikola Jokic Karl Anthony-Towns
My favorite players:
Kyle Lowry Serge Ibaka
He has excellent play-making skills, energy, and driving skills. He can drive, block,
grab rebounds, and most importantly wear scarfs.
He only gets better as he ages.
Long-distance shots compilation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-k5JO0pcR8
Best dunks compilation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtIBAhflUI
Different types of basketball shots:
https://www.rookieroad.com/basketball/shot-types/
As in the image above, shots beyond the arc you see are worth three points. Each shot inside counts two points. The line near the “ tick marks” is where the penalty shots are taken.
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