Game idea:
Quick and accurate passing of the ball in front of the opponent's basket and a final 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 itself.
Scoring points:
A basket from the field counts as 2 points. A successful shot from beyond the 3-point line scores 3 points. A sunk free throw scores 1 point.
Court:
Basketball court (15mx28m), basket with rebound board. Basket height 3.05m
Number of participants:
5 against 5
Game rules:
The game starts with a bouncing ball in the centre of the court. If the ball leaves the court, the opposing team returns it into play with a throw-in from the edge of the court. After a point is scored, the right to attack changes and the ball is brought back into play with a throw-in from the baseline on the side of the scorer (except in the case of several free throws). If the attacking team has crossed the halfway line and is in the opponent's half of the court, it may not return the ball to its own half.
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). If the shooter is obstructed, they are allowed free throws (2 inside or 3 free throws outside the 3-point line).
There are several rules for time violations in basketball. For example, you have a maximum of 24 seconds for an attack, whereby you must have crossed the centre line within 8 seconds. No player on the team in possession of the ball may stay in the opponent's restricted zone (trapezoid between the baseline and the free-throw line) for longer than 3 seconds. You have 5 seconds to get the ball back into play after winning a point or leaving the court.
