Basketball is a fast-moving sport that produces high scores and exciting games. Basketball is growing in popularity worldwide and has very competitive Olympic and FIBA World Championship events. Basketball rules are designed to promote a quick game played with a high level of skill.
Dribbling
Dribbling is the only method permitted in basketball rules by which a basketball player can move with the ball. A player must dribble with the ball using the fingertips of only one hand. Using the palm of the hand will result in a carrying violation and possession being awarded to the opposing basketball team. When a player stops dribbling, he is not allowed to start again and must pass the ball or shoot.
Pivot
When a player picks up a dribble, that player is no longer allowed to advance with the ball. Basketball rules do allow a basketball player to plant one foot and pivot 360 degrees around to look for a passing or shooting lane. If the plant foot moves while not dribbling, traveling will be called and possession of the ball will be awarded to the opponent's team.
Fouls
A number of fouls are forbidden according to basketball rules. A foul will result in possession being awarded to the other team, or one or two free throws being awarded to the opposition. Any foul committed during the act of shooting will result in free throws being awarded by a basketball referee. Each player is allowed to commit no more than six personal fouls during an NBA basketball game. After the sixth personal foul, the basketball player has fouled out and must be removed from the game. Charging, blocking and holding are all fouls in the game of basketball.
Technical Fouls
Technical fouls are very costly in basketball, as the opposition is awarded one or two free throws and then possession of the ball when the game is restarted. An NBA player defending in the painted area underneath the basket for any longer than three seconds is called as a one-shot technical foul. Technical fouls are also awarded for delay of game, excessive use of timeouts or illegal substitutions. Unsportsmanlike conduct will also result in a technical foul being awarded. An example of unsportsmanlike conduct is showing dissent to referees.
Scoring
Two points are awarded for a field goal inside the arc that is scored by the ball going through the hoop and through the basket. The three-point arc is clearly marked and a field goal taken with both feet outside the arc counts for three points. The three-point arc distance varies by age and gender. The professional men's three-point arc is 23 feet 9 inches away from the basket.
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