Basketball, game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors.
Each team tries to score by tossing the ball through the opponent’s goal, an elevated horizontal hoop and net called a basket.
Basketball is a dynamic sport that builds stamina from the short sprints required of running up and down the length of the court.
Movements distinct to basketball, such as jumping to take a shot or to grab a rebound, require frequent muscle contractions, which can build muscular endurance.
Additional weight training is recommended for basketball players in order to improve their performance on the court.
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