Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Massachusetts. The rectangular court is 28m by 15m, with a free throw line at 5.80m and 3-point line at 6.25m. Baskets stand 3.05m high. Players can dribble by bouncing the ball with an open hand and pass using chest, bounce, or overhead passes. Common shots include jump shots, free throws, layups, hooks, and dunks. Games consist of 4 quarters of 10 minutes each with 5 players per team attempting to score by shooting into the hoop for 2 or 3 points depending on distance. Fouls and violations include traveling, double dribbling, and backcourt infra