Basquette
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Basquette is a largely archaic form of women's basketball. It is played with the same rules as regular basketball, with the following exceptions:
1. Teams are comprised of six players instead of five. Three players are called forwards and three players are called guards.
2. Only the forwards are allowed to shoot the ball. Also, forwards must stay in their forecourt (the side of the court they shoot from) and guards must stay in their backcourt. For example, Team A's forwards would be on the left side of the court with Team B's guards on defense. Team B's forwards are on the right side of the court with Team A's guards. Thus the forwards play only offense and guards play only defense.
3. Dribbling is not allowed. Players may only move around the court without the ball. Once in possession of the ball, the player must shoot (if a forward) or pass to a teammate. Both forwards and guards may handle the ball.
Today, nearly all women's basketball leagues (pro, college, and high school) play by the same basic rules as men's basketball.
