Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop that is 10 feet high and mounted to a backboard at each end of the court.

The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. The game is played on a rectangular court, and the ball is moved by passing or dribbling. Points can also be scored by shooting the ball through the hoop from behind a designated three-point line. The game has many variations, including streetball and wheelchair basketball.

Benefits & Goals

• Teaches camaraderie and teamwork.
• Improves their motor skills while having fun with peers.
• Improves endurance, and builds stronger bones and muscles.
• Helps to release energy in a healthy way.
• Increases concentration, and improves school performance.
• Boosts self-confidence and embraces a healthier lifestyle.