Shooting-throwing the ball toward the basketball net in hopes of scoring a goal. When children are first introduced to the sport of basketball, they will spend a lot of time practicing drills that help them to acquire these needed skills. The team that has scored the most points at the end of the game is the winner. This results in fewer collisions on the court and safer play. Players may not hold, block, push, charge, or trip opponents.
Conditioning is very important.
Running, swimming, and bicycling are excellent ways to keep the body in shape while training for basketball. Players should get adequate rest and eat moderate meals three to four hours before a game. They should also have an adequate intake of fluids during practice and games. Warming up for five or ten minutes should be done before playing. Warming up can consist of running, toe touching, jumping jacks, or push-ups.