More than any other sport, basketball requires the integration of individual talent and skills into unselfish team play.

This introductory overview will guide you through some of the basics of basketball.

Experts and amateurs will find useful information that is both interesting and informative, such as court lines and areas, basic types of offenses and defenses, original  rules and their transformation into today's high paced game.

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