How do you start Basketball game?

Answer 1

Basketball games are started with the opening tip, which is a jump ball. In some competitions, a jump ball is also used to settle held balls (jointly held) and penalty possessions. In others, the alternating possession rule is used.

Answer 2

The Jump Ball.

One player from each team, usually the Center/tallest player, line up at mid-court. the referee tosses the ball up in the air. the two players jump in an attempt to tip the ball to a teammate to gain possession.

Answer 3

5 members of each team position themselves around center court. one member from each team stand in the center circle. a ref tosses the ball up and the 2 players jump and try to tip the ball to their teammates. that's why it's called a "tip off"

Answer 4

with the jumpball