Basketball is a popular team ball sport. Moreover, both men's and women's basketball is widespread, the difference between which is only in the gender of the players.
The game
The essence of the game of basketball is as follows: two teams of 12 players compete with each other, 5 players from each act simultaneously on the court, the ball must be thrown into the ring of the other team with his hands, without allowing the opponents to take possession of the ball. The basketball court is 28 by 15 meters, the basket on the backboard is 305 centimeters, and the ring is 45 centimeters in diameter.
The game consists of four ten-minute periods with one-minute breaks. The team with the most points wins. In basketball, a player with a certain number has certain functions.
Players
Player number one is called declarer. It is he who starts the attacking combinations. Its main functions are in the transfer of effective passes and in the "bombardment" of the team's ring vis-a-vis from a long distance. The playmaker must view the entire playing area, instantly react to changes in the team's tactics. The first number also plays the role of a defender - intercepts the ball from the opponent. The most suitable height is about 190 centimeters.
The number two basketball player is called the attacking guard. His role is to help the playmaker and to "bombard" the opponent's ring from afar. The attacking defender focuses on a quick approach to the opponent's ring. He drops the ball to the perimeter. Most counterattacks are completed by the player with the second number. The main criterion for selecting a player for this position is his high speed data. Optimal growth is within 190-200 centimeters.
Number three, or the light forward, is a kind of link between the point guard and the rest of the players. The main role in the collection of points. It is important here that the number three player has the skill of dribbling and accurate shooting. The light forward must have high speed data, as his function is to pick up the ball. The best height for a light forward would be 2 meters +/- 5 centimeters.
The heavy forward is number four. He must pick up the bouncing ball from his ring and from the opponent's ring and block the throws of the opposing team. The player with this number must be physically strong and at the same time have a high jump. He will need the skill of accurately throwing the ball into the basket from an average distance. A basketball player with a height of 200-215 centimeters will cope better with the role of a heavy forward.
And the last, fifth number, or center player. It falls on his shoulders to complete attacks from under the ring. Another number five picks up the ball and blocks the opponent's throws. The center has a lot of physical activity, hence the requirement for extraordinary strength and endurance. As for the height - 210-225 centimeters.
