When you’re tired of watching from the sidelines or the comfort of your La-Z-Boy, get out on the court. Over 25 million people at playgrounds and sports centers all across America enjoy playing basketball every year. You can play to keep fit, to stay in touch with friends, or even at competitive matches.

So turn those Jordans from a fashion statement to a sports shoe and start playing basketball today. We’ll help you understand the rules, teach you how to play the game with a couple of drills, and give you some tips to get started. Get ready to dive into everything you need to know to start playing basketball.

Basketball Rules

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What Is A Triple Double in Basketball?
Comprehensive Guide
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How Many Steps Can You Take in Basketball?
Comprehensive Guide
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How Many Quarters Are in a Basketball Game?
Comprehensive Guide

Basketball Plays

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What is a Pick and Roll?
Comprehensive Guide
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What Does ISO Mean In Basketball?
Comprehensive Guide

Basketball Positions

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What is a Post Player?
Comprehensive Guide

Basketball Tips

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12 Tips for Basketball Tryouts
Comprehensive Guide
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How To Dribble Better in Basketball
Comprehensive Guide
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Free Throw Shooting Drills
Comprehensive Guide
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Ball Handling Workouts
Comprehensive Guide
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Learn Proper Shooting Form
Comprehensive Guide
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Bram Welch
Sports Editor

Bram Welch has been writing about sports betting and iGaming for over five years now, starting as a freelancer before joining our team. Previously he worked teaching English as a foreign language and as a journalist for the UK's largest regional newspaper.

All posts by Bram Welch
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Bram Welch Sports Editor

Bram Welch has been writing about sports betting and iGaming for over five years now, starting as a freelancer before joining our team. Previously he worked teaching English as a foreign language and as a journalist for the UK's largest regional newspaper.

All posts by Bram Welch