A clock mounted above the hoop on each side of the court displays and counts down the time allotted. If the shot clock expires, the opposing team loses possession and becomes the defensive team.
4. Dribbling causes the ball to move forward. Basketball players can only move the ball around the court by passing or dribbling (bouncing the ball on the ground). If a player stops dribbling, he or she must pass or shoot the ball instead. If an offensive player with the ball stops and then continues dribbling before passing or shooting, the referee will call a "double dribble," and the opposing team will receive the ball. Furthermore, players may only move the ball by dribbling it
