what i think what you want to know is when its like street Basketball you check up with someone where you pass the ball to the other team and they pass back and that's when the game starts
If you are guarding someone while playing basketball, you would be playing defense on them, or trying to take the ball from them.
when someone runs holding the Basketball
A basketball players is someone who plays basketball. What did you think? If you don't know what basketball is ask someone because they will know. :)
No, it is not legal to hit someone's hand in basketball.
when someone runs holding the Basketball
Define what you mean by "official check." If you mean a government check - no. Once it is issued it is payable on demand.
It means you have people doing what you want them to do.
Yes, hitting someone's hand in basketball is considered a foul.
If you mean OUTSIDE the basketball, then no. If you mean INSIDE the basketball, then yes.
Basically, it means "get ready." If you tell someone to saddle up, it means get ready or prepared.
Yes, stepping on someone's foot is considered a foul in basketball.
If someone is in basketball, they play the game.