• Spot 1 is the baseline, where players usually start and inbound the ball.

• Spot 2 is the sideline, used to throw the ball back inbounds after it goes out of bounds.

• Spot 3 is the free throw line, where players stand to shoot a free throw.

• Spot 4 is the half way line and the centre circle, which are used for jump balls at the start of the game and each overtime period.

• Spot 5 is the 3 point line, where players need to shoot beyond for a 3-point play.

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Official Rules

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Double Dribble: A double dribble is a violation in basketball that occurs when a player stops dribbling the ball, holds it, and then starts dribbling again or dribbles with both hands at the same time, this will result in the opposite team having possession.

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Travel: A travel is a violation that occurs when a player moves one or both feet illegally. Specifically, it happens when a player holding the ball takes more than two steps without dribbling, when a player with the ball slides or shuffles their feet without dribbling or when the player jumps and does not release the ball.

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Carry: Carrying is a violation that occurs when a player momentarily holds or "carries" the ball while dribbling. This typically happens when the player's hand is under the ball rather than on top of it during a dribble.

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Out of Bounds: "out of bounds" refers to the area beyond the boundary lines of the court. These boundary lines include the sidelines and the baseline. If a player or the ball touches or crosses these boundary lines, they are considered out of bounds. When a player or the ball goes out of bounds, possession is awarded to the opposing team. Additionally, if the ball touches any part of the out-of-bounds area, possession is also awarded to the opposing team.

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Shot Clock Violation: A shot clock Violation is called when a team fails to shoot the ball in les than 24 seconds. If a foul happens within the last 14 seconds the shot clock will be put back to 14 when play continues.

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Five Second violation: A five second violation is called when the team inbounding the ball can not get it back into play after 5 seconds, if so possession will be awarded to the opposing team, the same rule will still apply.

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8 Second Violation: A eight second violation is called when a team does not pass the half way line within eight seconds if so possession will be awarded to the opposing team.

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Backcourt Violation: A backcourt violation is when the team on offence goes back past the halfway line with the ball after already having crossed it in that possession.