BASQUETE:

It's an American game of origin of the nineteenth century. It can be played both in open courts as closed, it is usually played by two teams, each with 5 players.

The main objective of basketball is marking points, which are made when a ball goes through the basket, placed horizontally at the ends of the court.

Rules:

1 -Each match lasts 40 minutes (in the NBA is 48 minutes), being divided into four 10-minute time (in the NBA is 12 minutes 4 times). In case of ties the end of the game five minutes extensions are allowed.

2 -The game is overseen by three arbitrators.

3 -The game begins when one of the referees throw the ball up. The ball will then be played by players who are in the center circle from the moment it reaches the highest point of its trajectory.

4- The ball handling should be done only with your hands. It is prohibited, however, to walk with her hands for more than two steps. larger displacement with the ball must be kick the ball.

5- a basket is made when the ball crosses the opponents' basket. Each field goal is worth 2 points. When done before the 3-point line, it obviously 3 points. Finally, a basket free throw has the value of 1 point.

6- It is permissible for a player to commit a maximum of 5 fouls (in the NBA are 6 faults). From this, it will be eliminated of the match in question.

7- It is not allowed to perform two consecutive dribbles.

8-Rule 5 seconds. When a player is tagged, it can only hold the ball for 5 seconds or less.

9 Rule 3 seconds: the permanence of any team player is forbidden to have possession of the ball for more than 3 seconds in the restricted area of ​​the opposing team.

10-Rule 8 seconds: When a team gains possession of the ball in his backcourt, it must take the ball to his strike zone in a maximum of 8 seconds.

11 Rule 24 seconds: The team with the ball has 24 seconds to bring the ball to the basket of the opposing team and try to launch it.

Best players:

1° - Lebron James (CAVALIERS)

2° - Kobe Bryant (LAKERS)

3° - Carmelo Anthony (NUGGETS)

4° - Kevin Garnett ( CELTICS)

5° - Steve Nash (PHEONIX SUNS)

6° - Tim Duncan (SPURS)

7° - Yao Ming (HOCKETS)

aluno: Flávio França                     turma:9E