Basketball is a team sport played by two teams of five players each. It is played on a rectangular court. The players try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. This tutorial covers the very basics of how to play basketball.

Audience

This tutorial is meant for anyone who wants to play basketball. It is prepared keeping in mind that the reader is unaware about the basics of the game. It is a basic guide to help a beginner understand the game of basketball.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, you are required to have a passion for basketball and an eagerness to acquire knowledge on the same.