Rules of Basketball in India are considered as those rules and regulations, which govern the play, equipment, officiating and other procedures associated with the game. The game of Basketball has several rules that the players obey and follow. The "Father of Basketball", Dr. James Naismith directed a set of 13 such rules of Basketball.Basic Rules in Basketball
Some of the basic rules in Basketball are as follows:
1. Each team consists of five players. Substitutes are allowed up to five. A team can have maximum12 players in such tournaments where more than three games are played.
2. The game begins with a jump ball at the centre circle with the two opponents' feet the half circle.
3. The referee tosses the ball upward (vertically) between them to a height greater than the players can reach.
4. The jumpers are allowed two taps at the ball. Penalty for technical foul by a player is two free throws. Penalty for technical foul by a coach or substitute, or a team follower is two free throws and the ball shall be thrown in by any player of free throw shooter's team from out of bounds at mid court of the side line opposite scorer's table.
5. A basket is worth two points. If a basket is scored from beyond the 3-point line, then it will be three points and if it is scored from a free throw it is one point.
6. Free throw taker must remain behind the free throw line until the ball hits the ring or the backboard. No other player is allowed to enter the free throw line until the throw has been taken, i.e., the ball has left the free thrower's hands.
7. Non-offending team may leave its right to free throws if it so desires.
8. All breaches of rules not considered fouls are known as violations. These include running with the ball, kicking or punching the ball, making illegal dribble or causing the ball to go out of court. In case of a violation or a foul, if free throw is not permitted then the ball is given to a member of the non-offending team at the sideline closer to the point at which the violation has occurred. That player must pass the ball into the court within five seconds.
9. Following a basket or a successful second throw, the opposing team puts the ball back into play from any point behind the end line.10. Each player is numbered on the front and back of his vest. In international competitions only the numbers 4 to 15, both inclusive, are used.
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