Basketball
Played on a court
Four (4) quarters
Three (3) referees
Dribble the ball with your hand
High scoring
Shoes
12 minute quarters (Pro)
Dunks
Shooting sleves
Hockey
Played on a rink
Three (3) periods
Skates
Fighting encouraged
Most aggressive
20 minute periods (Pro)
Played with sticks
Helmets
Soccer
Played on a field
Two (2) halves
Dribble the ball with your feet
Kick the ball
Ten (10) players + Goalie
Cleats
45 minute halves (Pro)
Shoot the ball/puck
Five (5) players
Generally played indoors (Pro)
Played with balls
Very little protective equiptment
Two (2) linesmen
One (1) referee
Low scoring
Goalie
Bardowns
Pro Leagues
Score on a net
Wear jerseys
Comparing Different Sports
Similarities and differences between basketball, soccer and hockey.
