MINI-BASKETBALL RULES FIBA We Are Basketball 2005
MINI-BASKETBALL RULES 2005
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FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE BASKETBALL INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL FEDERATION FIBA Address: Chemin de Blandonnet 8 P.O. Box 715 CH-1214 Vernier Geneva Switzerland Founded in 1932 Telephone: + 41 22 545 00 00 Fax: + 41 22 545 00 99 Email: info@fiba.com Website: www.fiba.com President: Carl Men Ky Ching, Hong Kong Secretary General: Patrick Baumann, Switzerland
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MINI BASKETBALL RULES August 2005 Page 1 of 32 FOREWORD The Philosophy of Mini-Basketball Mini-Basketball is a game of Basketball for boys and girls. essentially it is a modification of the adult game that has been adapted to the needs of children. The philosophy is quite simple: do not make children play a game that is not suitable for their physical and mental development, but change the adult game to suit them The aim of Mini-Basketball is to provide opportunities for children of all abilities to enjoy rich and quality experiences, which they will transfer to Basketball with enthusiasm The game of Basketball is played with a large ball, into targets that are too high for most children. In Mini-Basketball the size of the ball is reduced and the height of the target, the basket, is lowered Basketball has many technical rules, in Mini-Basketball these are reduced to the minimum However, more rules are introduced as the children progress in their skill and understanding. The teacher or coach has the responsibility to introduce the rules and conventions of the game as appropriate to the childrens development. The game can therefore be played at a variety of levels 1v 1 or 2 v 2 on an improvised but safe playing area, perhaps into one basket, erected on an outside A 3v3 practice or competition in a school hall or sports hall A game between two school or club teams in a gymnasium A local or regional rally involving several teams from the geographical area. a game involving a representative selection that is played as a demonstration at an international event When the children are ready, the rules, as applied to the game, would start with the following basic To win the game you must score more baskets than your opponents You need to keep yourself and the ball inside the playing area ( player out of bounds ball out of bounds rule) You cannot walk or run while holding the ball; so in order to move on court you must dribble (travelling rule) You cannot dribble with two hands at the same time or dribble again after catching the ball (illegal dribble You cannot make unfair contact (personal foul The Fiba Rules of Mini-Basketball apply to teams which are playing at a competent or advanced level of mini-Basketball
MINI BASKETBALL RULES August 2005 Page 1 of 32 FOREWORD The Philosophy of Mini-Basketball Mini-Basketball is a game of Basketball for boys and girls. Essentially it is a modification of the adult game that has been adapted to the needs of children. The philosophy is quite simple: do not make children play a game that is not suitable for their physical and mental development, but change the adult game to suit them. The aim of Mini-Basketball is to provide opportunities for children of all abilities to enjoy rich and quality experiences, which they will transfer to Basketball with enthusiasm. The game of Basketball is played with a large ball, into targets that are too high for most children. In Mini-Basketball the size of the ball is reduced and the height of the target, the basket, is lowered. Basketball has many technical rules, in Mini-Basketball these are reduced to the minimum. However, more rules are introduced as the children progress in their skill and understanding. The teacher or coach has the responsibility to introduce the rules and conventions of the game as appropriate to the children’s development. The game can therefore be played at a variety of levels: 1 v 1 or 2 v 2 on an improvised but safe playing area, perhaps into one basket, erected on an outside wall. A 3 v 3 practice or competition in a school hall or sports hall. A game between two school or club teams in a gymnasium. A local or regional rally involving several teams from the geographical area. A game involving a representative selection that is played as a demonstration at an international event. When the children are ready, the Rules, as applied to the game, would start with the following basic rules: • To win the game you must score more baskets than your opponents. • You need to keep yourself and the ball inside the playing area (player out of bounds & ball out of bounds rule). • You cannot walk or run while holding the ball; so in order to move on court you must dribble (travelling rule). • You cannot dribble with two hands at the same time or dribble again after catching the ball (illegal dribble). • You cannot make unfair contact (personal foul). The FIBA Rules of Mini-Basketball apply to teams which are playing at a competent or advanced level of Mini-Basketball