| Basketball
:
Games
are played in four quarters of 10 (international) or
12 minutes (NBA). Fifteen minutes are allowed for a
half-time break, and two minutes are allowed at the
other breaks. Extra time periods are five minutes long.
Teams exchange baskets for the second half . The time
allowed only while playing the games, as soon as game
stop the clock stopped . Therefore, games generally
take much longer time, typically about two hours. Five
players from each team are on the ground. Teams can
have up to seven substitutes. Substitutions are unlimited
but can only be done when play is stopped. Teams also
have a coach, who oversees the development and strategies
of the team . Coach can disucss when there is time out's
with there team . The game is controlled by the one
or two umpires and the table officials. The table officials
are responsible for keeping track of each teams scoring,
timekeeping, individual and team fouls, player substitutions,
team possession arrow, and the shot clock . |