Streetball
Game idea:
By passing the ball quickly and accurately, one team brings the ball in front of the basket and finishes the attack with a direct throw into the basket or via the board. The opposing team has the task of fending off the attack, gaining possession of the ball and going on the attack. Unlike basketball, streetball is only played for one basket.
Scoring points:
A basket from the field is worth 1 point; if the shot is made beyond the two-point line, it is worth 2 points. A free throw after a foul on a shot attempt counts as 1 point.
Court:
Half basketball court; basket with rebound board; basket height 3.05m.
Number of participants:
3 against 3.
Rules of the game:
The game begins with a jump ball in the centre of the court. After a change of possession (e.g. after a successful basket shot or the defending team taking possession of the ball), the ball must be played behind the two-point line by the attackers each time and touched by two players before a basket shot can be made. The game ends when one team has scored 16 points or after a certain time.
The game is played largely without physical contact. A maximum of one step may be taken with the ball in the hands without bouncing or passing (step fault). So-called doubles are also prohibited (catch-bounce-catch-bounce). Star steps are permitted with the ball in the hands (one leg remains firmly on the ground). All fouls are signalled by the fouling or fouled player. Fairness is the be-all and end-all here. Play continues with possession of the ball for the fouled team. If the foul occurs during a throw attempt, a free throw is awarded (two for an attempt outside the two-point line).
If the ball leaves the court, the opposing team returns it into play with a throw-in.
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