Basketball

How To Play

A small-sided basketball game is great for children.

Have everyone line up behind 3 cones (see diagram). Select two teams. Each team attempt to score in the opposition’s basket. The first 4 students are on one team, the second 4 students are on the other team. Usual basketball rules. If the ball goes out of play, students throw it in from the side.

Foul = throw-in from the side, but if it is within the 3 point line, a free throw is awarded

Variations

• If fewer kids do 2v2 half-court.

• Try to make it a maximum of 5v5 or create another game on a 2nd court.

• Reduce field size or expand

• Play half-court if required

Basketball Encourages

• Physical movement

• Hand-eye coordination

• Friendly competition

• Teamwork

Set-Up & Equipment

• Court 50 x 20 yards (minimum)

• Minimum of 4 students