BASKETBALL RULES

2. Out of Bounds
All basketball courts are a rectangle. You or the ball is not
allowed to touch outside the lines of the rectangle. This term
is called out of bounds. The ball is thrown in from out of
bounds, but once the ball is in play, it cannot return there. If
you do not have the ball, you can step over the line without
any penalties.

3. Dribbling
In order to move with the ball, you must dribble it. A dribble
is the term used when you bounce the ball and walk with it
without picking it up or using both hands. If you use both
hands or pick it up and dribble again, it is called double
dribble and the other team gets the ball. A good dribble is
achieved by keeping the hand on top of the ball.

4. Shooting
In order to score, the ball must go through the basket. There are
three places a person can shoot from, for different points. If you
are standing behind the three point line, which is the big arc
around the basket, and make it in the basket, you earn three
points. All other places in front of the arc are worth two points. The
third place is from the free throw line. If you were fouled and you
are shooting free throws, each free throw is worth one point.

5. Fouls
A foul is when you make contact with the person with the ball. If you
are guarding someone with the ball, you are not allowed to touch or
hit them. A foul can also be committed away from the ball. Shoving,
hitting, tripping are all fouls also. None of these is allowed in
basketball.

6. Picking up Your Dribble
If you are dribbling the ball, then you decide to pick the ball up, you
are only allowed one step. The foot that you choose not to step with
must remain on the floor. If you move the other foot, it is considered
travelling, and that is illegal. Travelling results in the other team
getting the ball. The only option you have once you pick up the ball
is to pass it or pivot. Pivoting means, you can circle around and
rotate your planted foot, but it cannot slide or come off the ground.

7. Picking up Your Dribble
If you are dribbling the ball, then you decide to pick the ball up, you
are only allowed one step. The foot that you choose not to step with
must remain on the floor. If you move the other foot, it is considered
travelling, and that is illegal. Travelling results in the other team
getting the ball. The only option you have once you pick up the ball
is to pass it or pivot. Pivoting means, you can circle around and
rotate your planted foot, but it cannot slide or come off the ground.