Baschet

Baschet is the Romanian term for basketball, a team ball sport played on a rectangular court by two teams of five players each. The objective is to score points by shooting the ball through the opponent’s elevated hoop from above the playing surface. A field goal scores two or three points, depending on the shot’s location; free throws after certain fouls score one point each. The game is played with a leather or composite basketball and is governed internationally by FIBA, with variations in rules for professional leagues such as the NBA and for national competitions.

Basketball originated in the United States in 1891, when James Naismith developed a indoor activity to keep students active during winter. It spread rapidly worldwide and became one of the most popular spectator and participation sports. In Romania, baschet has a long tradition and is organized nationally through the Romanian Basketball Federation and various leagues, as well as youth and women’s competitions. Globally, the sport is played in schools, clubs, and professional leagues and features international events such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Games.

A game comprises four quarters, with durations depending on the rule set (commonly 10 minutes per quarter under FIBA rules and 12 minutes per quarter in the NBA). The team with the ball attempts to advance and shoot while the defense tries to prevent scoring and regain possession through steals and rebounds. The sport emphasizes speed, agility, teamwork, shooting skill, and strategic play. Baschet is widely played at amateur and professional levels and remains a central part of many national sports cultures.