Basketball
Basketball is a ball sport in which, under organised rules, two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop.
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 When
I step onto the court, I don't have to think about anything. If I have
a problem off the court, I find that after I play, my mind is clearer
and I can come up with a better solution. It's like therapy. It relaxes
me and allows me to solve problems. |
| Michael Jordan, Basketball Player |
It is primarily an indoor sport, played in a relatively small playing area, called the court. The speed and grace of the game, combined with the close proximity of the spectators to the action, make basketball an exciting spectator sport. It is one of the most popular sports in the United States, and is also popular in other parts of the world, including South America, Europe, Asia, and the former Soviet republics.
