Basketball Products at INTERSPORT

Welcome to INTERSPORT Basketball. Please click here to find INTERSPORT Store locations that specialise in Basketball footwear, clothing and equipment. You can also view general information about Basketball in our FAQ section below and find out about events taking place in 2010.

FAQ's

• A basketball game consists of two teams who throw a ball into their opponents basket to gain points.
• Each team has a squad of 12 players.  Only 5 players are permitted onto the court at one time, allowing for unlimited substitutions.
• Players may move the ball around the court by passing, tapping, throwing, rolling or dribbling.
• The duration of a basketball game is 40 minutes consisting of four 10 minute quarters with a 15 minute break at half-time.  There is also a two minute interval between each quarter.
• If a game is tied, it will continue to an extra period of five minutes, then as many five minute periods as are necessary to break the tie.
• Points are scored when the ball is shot through the basket hoop.  Two points are gained for a basket inside the three-point semi circle and three points are gained for baskets scored outside of that space.
• Free throws are awarded when a foul is committed and are awarded one point if it results in a basket.

Basic Product Requirements

• Basketball Shoes
• Adequate clothing – shorts & vest
• Basketball
• Basketball ring or system