For the love of the game - basketball

Basketball is a game loved and watched all around the world and ranks just below football in the most watched sporting activity.
I am a lover of basketball and i also play the game but today's article is not about me, that's a topic for another day, lets talk about the game in general.
I have heard several people say that basketball is basically for the people but i tend not to believe such. I belive that anybody, no matter your height can play the game, as a matter of fact i have several short friends with whom i play on a regular occasion and i can say for a fact, they are really good players, it all comes down to understanding the game and making good decisions during plays.
Understanding the game and its rules is the first step in playing the game of basketball. Among the rules includes travelling, doubles, carrying. These rules are the most important to understand and remember during the game because if you don't, this exciting game won't be a thrilling experience for you.
One would ask, what is travelling?
This is the act of moving with the ball without dribbing or bouncing it.
On the other hand, while dribbing the ball, it cant be held with both hands and then dribbled again because that is another violation called 'doubles'.
When the ball is then dribbled and then stays on your palm longer than a second, that's called carrying.
One important fact to always remember is that while dribbling the ball, it does go above your shoulder level because that is also a violation in the game.
Basically, these are the first facts to put in your mind as a beginner in playing the game because without knowlegde of these, you wont even be able to play the game.
Always remember 'no pain, no gain'.