Basketball Level Assessment Evaluation Worksheet Page 11

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA
TEAM SKILLS BASKETBALL
EVENT LAYOUT & DESCRIPTION
RULES
1)
The event director shall determine how many games should be played. Two five-member teams are positioned on
opposite ends of the playing court. Only one team shall conduct a round at a time.
2)
The game is comprised of two halves consisting of five rounds each. Players will be given one opportunity at each of
the five positions during the half.
3)
Each player on the first five-member team attempts to catch the ball and then throws it accurately to the player
stationed at the next position.
4)
The official shall hand the ball to the player in position #1 to begin each round.
5)
The player in position #1 throws the ball to the player at position #2. The player at position #2 throws the ball to the
player at position #3. This sequential throwing rotation continues until the ball reaches the player at position #5.
6)
Athletes may pass the ball in any manner, but each player must pass in numerical sequence. A bounce pass is allowed
provided that there is only one bounce.
7)
If the ball is thrown past an athlete, the athlete or official may retrieve the ball. However, the athlete must return to
his/her position before throwing the ball to the next player. A correct pass is defined as a ball that is thrown within
reach of the receiving player.
8)
When the ball reaches the player in position #5, he/she then attempts a field goal without bouncing the ball.
9)
Slam dunks are not permitted. The athlete shall not receive any points if a slam dunk is taken.
10) Athletes stationed in position #5 shall only be given one attempt at scoring.
11) After the field goal attempt by the player in position #5, the round ends.
12) Following the completion of the round by the first team, the second team will conduct their initial round.
13) Players shall rotate in numerical sequence to the next position after each round.
14) Play alternates between each team following the completion of each round. Once each team has completed five
rounds, the first half ends.
15) A five minute half-time intermission follows.
16) Teams shall exchange ends of the court following the first half and then complete a set of five rounds at the other goal
for the second half.
17) Substitutes are allowed into the game only after a round has been completed.
18) Coaches shall remain on the sideline which is at least 4 meters (13' 1/2') to the side of position #2 and #4. Coaches
may give verbal or signed instructions to players. Deaf athletes may receive assistance in positioning.
SCORING
1)
Team receives one point for each correct pass.
2)
Team receives one point for each successful catch.
3)
Team receives two points for each successful field goal.
4)
A bonus of one point is awarded for each complete
successful round of passing and catching the ball.
5)
The maximum number of points that can be accumulated
by a single team during one half is 55.
6)
The final team score is determined by adding the scores
from each of the ten rounds.
7)
The team with the highest score is the winner.
8)
If the teams are tied at the end of regulation play, additional
rounds are conducted. The first team to score more points
in a round than their opponent is the winner.
Special Olympics Florida Sports Information Guide 2013 – 2014 Section 5

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