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into overtime they still will not be able to play. Although in the men’s pro they are allowed 6 fouls instead of just 5. Usually in high school and college you only have around 10 to 13 players on the team. Pros probably have around 15 or more. When a player gets around to 2 or 3 fouls their coach will usually pull them out and not to foul anymore because they might foul out. When a team plays in an out of town game they will probably wear their dark jerseys and the home team will wear their lighter jerseys. There are many kinds of ways of shooting you can shoot a hook shot, lay-up shoot, two-handed set shoot, one-handed set shoot, or a one-handed jump shoot. You can perfect one and try and do it all the time and make all your shots off of that one shot. There also are many ways of passing the ball. You can two-handed chest pass, overhead pass, bounce pass or a hook pass. The legal way to move with the ball around the court is called dribbling. You dribble the ball when you want to move in close to the basket to try and score. Although when you are unguarded and trying to move the ball down court, use forward a little and bend your knees slightly as if running. The hand that controls the ball should have fingers spread wide. Your other hand should be at your side for balance. Always look straight ahead while dribbling. While dribbling always keep alert for a teammate you can pass to. At the same time try to keep an opponent from getting too near the ball. To keep your opponent from getting possession of the ball, use the low dribble. When you are crouching, keep the ball close to the floor, bouncing it easily as you move around.In conclusion, the game is more than one hundred years old. It has expanded to include amateurs to professionals. The rules have changed somewhat for the better of the game. This truly American sport is still fun, competitive, and exciting! ...

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