Basketball — At the beginning of the game, both players are in the center of the court. A jump ball is thrown between them to start the game. The player in the attacking position (i.e., the one in possession of the ball) always faces the basket, which represents the designated shooting target, and the defenders always face the opponent. Each player can move in 8 directions using the joystick; the player with the ball constantly dribbles it. The defender can steal the ball as it leaves the opponent's hands (either in the middle of a dribble or in the middle of a shot).