Basketball courts are rectangular, shorter, and narrower. And football fields are larger, longer, and wider. A basketball court measures 94 ft x 50 ft, whereas a football field measures 360 ft x 160 ft.
5 basketball players are allowed on the court at the time of game play; however, the football association allows 11 players on the field.
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Balls are round with a good bounce and easy to dribble in basketball, while footballs are oblong, which are designed for kicking and throwing.
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The shape of the NFL balls makes them easier to catch and fly, contrary to the NBA balls.The weight of the basketball is larger and heavier as compared to the weight of the football.
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Professional basketball courts are made using polished wood like maple; on the other hand, football fields are made using synthetic or natural grass.
Football involves more physical contact, including tackling and blocking, while basketball has rules against excessive physical contact.
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Football matches are longer as they last up to 90 minutes, while basketball games are divided into four quarters, 12 or 10 minutes each.
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