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The game is played with a round ball.

The ball can be thrown in any direction with one or both hands, but not the fist

A player is allowed to dribble or bat the ball with their hands. Catching the ball and then passing it is not allowed

The ball must be maintained in or between the hands. Using arms or body for holding it is not permitted

Progression of the ball down the court is accomplished through passing or dribbling

Actions such as shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking an opponent are strictly prohibited, with the initial infringement counting as a foul. A second offense will result in the offender's disqualification until the next goal is scored. If there is evident intent to cause harm, the offender is disqualified for the entire game, with no substitutes allowed

It is strictly prohibited for any player to commit a foul against another player. A foul is defined as hitting the ball with a fist, violations of rules 2, 3 and 4, and actions described in rule 6

The player who is fouled is required to shoot the free throw

Teams must progress the ball beyond the half-court line within 10 seconds of acquiring possession in the backcourt

A player is disqualified upon committing his fifth personal foul.

A goal is scored when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and remains there, provided that the defenders do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edge and the opponent moves the basket, it shall be considered a goal

From 1896 onwards, field goals were allocated 2 points, and free throws were allocated 1 point

Following a successful score, possession of the ball is transferred to the opposing team

The ball is brought into play from the end line each time

Zone defences are allowed

When the ball is out of bounds, it is thrown back into the field and played by the first individual to touch it. In the event of a dispute, the umpire throws it directly into the field. The thrower is allotted five seconds, any longer results in possession being given to the opponent. Continuous game delay by any side results in a foul being called by the umpire

The umpire serves as the judge of the players, recording fouls and alerting the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. The umpire possesses the authority to disqualify players as per Rule 6

The referee serves as the judge of the ball, deciding when the ball is in play, in bounds, and to which side it belongs. They are also responsible for keeping time, deciding when a goal has been scored, and keeping track of the goals, along with any other duties typically performed by a referee

The team scoring the highest number of goals within the time limit is declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the game can be extended until another goal is scored upon agreement by the team captains

Each team is composed of five players on court and two substitutes who can be rotated into play twice during the course of the game

Teams are permitted to carry 10 players, with at least 8 dressed for the game

Games are scheduled to last 48 minutes in quarters

Each team is permitted three time-outs