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Rules for the offense 

The offense team is the basketball team with the ball. When the player has a ball, here are the rules to follow:

1. The player must dribble or bounce the ball with one hand while moving both feet. When both hands touch the ball, or the player stops dribbling, the player must move only one foot – the stationary foot is the pivot foot. 
2. A player is allowed to dribble only one turn, i.e., once a player stops dribbling, they can begin another dribble. If the player starts another dribble, it will be termed a double-dribbling violation, and thus, it will lose the basketball to the other team. The only player can begin another dribble when another player from either team gains control or touches the ball – usually after a pass or shot.
3. A player cannot run with the ball. Instead, the player should throw that ball from the spot they catch the ball. However, allowances are made for players running at a reasonable speed. 
4. The ball must be inbounds – the other team gets control of the ball when the offensive team loses the ball out of bounds. The ball is thrown into the field by the player’s first player touching it. If there’s a dispute, the umpire throws it straight into the area. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer; otherwise, the ball goes to the opponent. 
5. No shouldering, striking, pushing, holding, or tripping the opponent in any way. The first infringement shall count as a foul; the second disqualifies the player until the next goal is made. Also, no substitution is allowed if there is a clear intent to injure the player for the entire game.
6. The umpire is the judge and notes the fouls and notifies the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He can disqualify players as per rule 5. 
7. While dribbling, the player’s hand must be on top of the ball. If the player touches the bottom of the ball and continues dribbling, it’s termed ‘carrying the ball,’ and the player loses the ball to the opposing team. 
8. The offensive team cannot go back to the backcourt after crossing the half-court. However, if the defensive team knocks the ball back to the backcourt, the offensive team can legally recover the ball. 

Defensive Rules 

The defense team is without a ball. The main rules are:

The primary is not to cause a foul, i.e., gaining an unfair advantage via physical contact. It can also result from hitting the ball with a fist, running with it, or not holding it with your hands. Nevertheless, the referee may give some interpretation.