Basketball And PSU Community

Basketball is one of the most popular and universal sports. Played by countless
players of all ages and genders, basketball is often likened to feelings of love, as
individuals express their deepest respect for the game.
But unlike other sports like football, baseball, and hockey, the game of basketball
has a deep connection to the players, creating a bond that is almost impossible
to break and hard to leave. But why do so many of PSU students love
basketball?
We will look at the reasons why PSU student love playing basketball in an effort
to better explain and understand its global popularity. In addition, we hope that by
understanding why so many people love to play basketball, it helps to introduce
you to the game and its mechanics.
Easy To Play It perhaps one of the main reasons why PSU students love
basketball is the ease of play and the ability to get started with it. While other
sports, such as soccer, require extensive initial investment to get started,
basketball does not.
Admittedly, most students can head to their Unveracity park and find multiple
basketball courts to play. Additionally, basketball does not require a high level of
initial investment to get started. Many inexpensive basketballs are available to
start with and basketball players can wear regular gym equipment on the court.
And while excelling in basketball takes several years of training, getting started
with the game is simple enough. The mechanisms and rules are relatively
straightforward and practical. For this reason, Students can start easily and can
begin to develop their confidence on the field.
It’s a great social Activity basketball helps to promote and encourage team spirit.
Additionally, since basketball is meant to be played with a team, it also
encourages levels of selflessness.
Great Solo Activity Many basketball players begin to associate basketball with
the game, which relieves stress and anxiety. basketball can be played and
practiced individually and allow anxiety to escape your mind.
Basketball Dosen’t Discriminate Basketball is a game with so many different
aspects and skills that almost anyone can succeed in the game with the right
attitude and commitment.
Healthy Activity Basketball is one of the most popular sports because of its health
benefits. Basketball players typically burn between 575-775 calories per hour
they play. Aside from the cardiovascular benefits, many basketball players will
also see an increase in their overall muscle strength and size by playing the
game.
Basketball Rules: -
1. The ball can be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
2. The ball can be hit in any direction with one or both hands (never with a fist).
3. The player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot he
caught, and it must be assigned to the man who catches the ball when he is
running at a good speed if he tries to stop.
4. The ball must be in or between the hands. The arms or body should not be
used to carry it.
5. It is not permitted in any way to throw the shoulder, catch, push, trip or hit in
any way the opponent's person; The first violation of this rule by any player is
considered a foul, and the second shall disqualify it until the next goal is
achieved, or, if there is a clear intent to injure the person, throughout the game,
no alternative is permitted.
6. The offense is hitting the ball with the fist, which is a violation of Rules 3, 4,
and as described in Rule 5.
7. If either party commits three consecutive fouls, a goal will be awarded to the
opponent (consecutive means without the opponent committing a foul at the
same time).
8. A goal must be scored when the ball is thrown or hit from the ground into the
basket and remains there, provided that the defenders do not touch or disturb the
goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it counts
as a goal.
9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it must be thrown into the field of play by
the person who first touches it. In the event of a dispute, the referee shall throw it
directly into the field. The launcher is allowed five seconds; If he keeps it longer,
it should go to the opponent. If either side insists on delaying the match, the
referee will err on that side.
10. The referee must be the men's judge, noting the errors and informing the
referee when three consecutive errors are committed. He must have the authority
to disqualify men according to Rule 5.
11. The referee shall be the referee on the ball and decide when the ball is in
play, in what limits, to which side it belongs, and keep time. He must decide
when a goal is to be scored, and take into account the goals along with any other
duties normally performed by the referee.
12. The time should be two halves of 15 minutes each, with a five minute break
in between.
13. The side that scores the most goals in that time is the winner. In the event of
a tie, with the consent of the captains, the match may continue until another goal
has been scored.
History Of Basketball in KSA: -
The Saudi Basketball Federation was established in 1963 , under the name of
the Saudi Arab Basketball Association, in the same year it joined the
International Basketball Federation, then joined the Asian Federation and the
Arab Basketball Federation in 1974.

The Saudi Al-Ittihad team achieved the 12th Asian Basketball Championship by
defeating the Qatari Al-Rayyan team in 2001.

The Al-Fateh team won the Saudi Premier League, after winning for the first time
in its history against Al-Ansar team in a match held in Medina in 2014.

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Basketball Cup 2012-2013, in which 16 teams

participated, Al-Ansar team won the championship after defeating Uhud team in
the final.

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Basketball Cup 2014-2015, in which 16 participated As a

team, Al-Fateh won the championship after defeating Uhud team in the final.

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Basketball Cup 2016-2017, in which 16 teams

participated, Al-Ittihad team won the championship after its victory over Al-Ahly
team in the final. In Riyadh in 2021.

The Saudi Basketball League 2022 witnessed strong confrontations between all
the participating teams, where the league topped Al Hilal team, which achieved
15 wins and one defeat, while Al Nasr team ranked second after achieving 14
wins and two defeats.