ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Street basketball

Hey kiddo, do you know what basketball is? Great! Well, street basketball is just like basketball but it's played on the streets, usually with friends or other people who also love the game.

Street basketball doesn't have any fancy courts, hoops or scoreboards like you'd see in official basketball games. Instead, players usually use public basketball hoops on the streets, in parks or even in their own backyards.

The rules of street basketball can be different from regular basketball too. For instance, there might not be any referees around to make sure everyone is following the rules so players have to learn to play fair and make their own calls. Sometimes there might be "ghost" players who just shout out if someone fouls or if a goal is scored.

Street basketball is also special because it's a way members of a community can come together to play and have fun. It allows people to get outside and be active while building important life skills such as teamwork, communication and sportsmanship.

So, that's street basketball in a nutshell - a fun, casual and community-oriented version of basketball that anyone can play!
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