The game starts by a Jump ball. The circle at the center of the court marks the jump spot. Two of the tallest players, usually stand outside the circle and try to swat the ball to one of their teammates standing outside the circle.
	There are two teams on a court at the same time in a game. On offense, the team works together to score points. On defense, the team works together to stop the other team from scoring.

The clock is an a fixed time per quarters. The clock stops when a foul is committed, or when the ball goes out of bounds or when rules are broken. The clock is ran by an official.

	The court is a flat surface is a rectangle shape and usually made of wood. A regulation court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. A basket attached to a backboard is mounted to the end of the court. The rim is 10 feet above the floor.
		A missed shot that bounces out of  the rim is called a rebound. Players on both teams are free to grab a rebound. Rebounds are the number one cause of fouls, so be careful.
	You might be wondering what the Ref means when he calls jump ball. Jump ball is when two different players are fighting for the same ball, He'll call jump ball to prevent injuries or fouls. Usually, possession is giving to the opposite team that brought the ball up. Check the scoreboard for possession arrows.

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