(i) Playing Time: The playing time period is of 40 minute duration which is extended into four quarters. The rest period in-between I to II and III to IV quarters is 2 minute whereas, in half (between II to in quarter) it is 5 minute to 10 minute, i.e., 10 -2; 10 – 5/ 10; 10 – 2; 10. The game clock starts when the ball reaches the highest point on a toss, . during a jump ball is tapped by the first player. 

(ii) The main fouls are: 

Personal Foul’: It is a player’s foul which involves illegal contact with the opposing player whether the ball is live or dead. A player is eliminated from the match if he commits 5 personal fouls. They are further penalized with throw-in or free-throws if their team has committed more than four fouls in each quarter. These fouls are charging, illegal blocking, guarding from behind, holding or pushing opponent, illegalscreening, etc. 

Unsportsmanlike Foul: This foul is also known as intentional foul. It is a personal foul of a player, with or without the ball. It has been deliberately committed against opponent like intentionally hitting the opponent player who is going for scoring basket. This is a serious foul in which opponent gets two freethrows along side pass from centre-line. 

Technical Foul: When a player or coach performs unsportsmanlike act or misconduct or violent act deliberately. In this foul opponent gets two free-throws along with throw- in from centre. 

Multiple Foul: When two players are involved in the foul at almost the same time. Throw in taken from sideline is taken in alternate manner. 

Team Fouls: These are total fouls of team. If the team fouls exceed more than four fouls in each quarter then opponent team is awarded with two free-throws on each foul.