MINI-BASKETBALL RULES FIBA We Are Basketball 2005
MINI-BASKETBALL RULES 2005
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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
August 2005 Page 2 of 32 MINI BASKETBALL RULES REMARK: Throughout the FIBa Rules of Mini-Basketball all references made to a player coach, referee, etc in the male gender also apply to the female gender. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only
August 2005 Page 2 of 32 MINI BASKETBALL RULES REMARK: Throughout the FIBA "Rules of Mini-Basketball", all references made to a player, coach, referee, etc. in the male gender also apply to the female gender. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only
MINI BASKETBALL RULES August 2005 Page 3 of 32 RULE ONE THE GAME Art. 1 Mini-Basketball-Definition Mini-Basketball is a game for boys and girls who are eleven years or less in the year the competition begin Mini-Basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players each. The aim of each team is to score in the opponents basket and to prevent the other team from scoring
MINI BASKETBALL RULES August 2005 Page 3 of 32 RULE ONE THE GAME Art. 1 Mini-Basketball - Definition Mini-Basketball is a game for boys and girls who are eleven years or less in the year the competition begins. Mini-Basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players each. The aim of each team is to score in the opponents’ basket and to prevent the other team from scoring
August 2005 Page 4 of 32 MINI BASKETBALL RULES RULE TWO DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT Art. 2 Court-Dimensions The playing court shall have a flat, hard surface free from obstructions The dimensions of the courts may be varied to account for local facilities. The standard size is 28 metres in length by 15 metres in width It can be scaled down in size, providing the variations are in the same proportions from 26 m x 14 m to 12 mxn Note: It is important that the free-throw line is 4 metres to the backboard Art. 3 Lines The lines of a mini-Basketball court are drawn in accordance with Diagram 1 The free-throw line is 4.00 m from the backboard There is no 3-point field goal line or area The boundary lines of the long sides of the court shall be called the sidelines, and those of the short sides the endlines All lines on the court must be 5 cm in width and perfectly visible 28m. 3:3‖400m 36m DIAGRAM 1
August 2005 Page 4 of 32 MINI BASKETBALL RULES RULE TWO DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT Art. 2 Court - Dimensions The playing court shall have a flat, hard surface free from obstructions. The dimensions of the courts may be varied to account for local facilities. The standard size is 28 metres in length by 15 metres in width. It can be scaled down in size, providing the variations are in the same proportions from 26 m x 14 m to 12 m x 7 m. Note: It is important that the free-throw line is 4 metres to the backboard. Art. 3 Lines The lines of a Mini-Basketball court are drawn in accordance with Diagram 1. • The free-throw line is 4.00 m from the backboard. • There is no 3-point field goal line or area. The boundary lines of the long sides of the court shall be called the ‘sidelines’, and those of the short sides the ‘endlines’. All lines on the court must be 5 cm in width and perfectly visible. DIAGRAM 1
MINI BASKETBALL RULES August 2005 Page 5 of 32 Art. 4 Equipment The following equipment shall be provided Backboards mounted on support structures Each of them shall be a flat surface made of hard wood or suitable transparent material, with dimensions as shown on diagram 2 Baskets comprising rings and nets Each of them shall be 3.05 m above the floor for boys and girls of 10-11 years of age 2.60 m for children under 10 It is possible to have lower baskets for very young children Basketballs Mini-Basketballs are similar in design to Basketballs Children of 9-11 years of age should us a size 5 ball, with a circumference of 66-73 cm and weigh between 450 and 500 grammes Younger children should use a size 3 ball, with a circumference of 55-58 cm and weigh between 310 and 330 grammes Game clock used for timing periods of play and the intervals between them Official scoresheet Markers numbered 1 to 5 indicating the number of fouls committed by a player A loud sounding device Alternating possession arrow, a red arrow on a white background, to indicate the direction of the next possession when a jump ball situation is called in a game 一一一----120m-- D45m 090m WWI LEVEL OF WXXXY RNG All lines 0.05 m. wide DIAGRAM 2 DIAGRAM
MINI BASKETBALL RULES August 2005 Page 5 of 32 Art. 4 Equipment The following equipment shall be provided: • Backboards mounted on support structures. Each of them shall be a flat surface made of hard wood or suitable transparent material, with dimensions as shown on Diagram 2. • Baskets comprising rings and nets. Each of them shall be: - 3.05 m above the floor for boys and girls of 10 - 11 years of age - 2.60 m for children under 10. It is possible to have lower baskets for very young children. • Basketballs. Mini-Basketballs are similar in design to Basketballs. Children of 9 - 11 years of age should us a size 5 ball, with a circumference of 66 - 73 cm and weigh between 450 and 500 grammes. Younger children should use a size 3 ball, with a circumference of 55 - 58 cm and weigh between 310 and 330 grammes. • Game clock used for timing periods of play and the intervals between them. • Official scoresheet. • Markers numbered 1 to 5 indicating the number of fouls committed by a player. • A loud sounding device. • Alternating possession arrow, a red arrow on a white background, to indicate the direction of the next possession when a jump ball situation is called in a game. DIAGRAM 2 DIAGRAM 3
August 2005 Page 6 of 32 MINI BASKETBALL RULES RULE THREE TEAMS Art.5 Players and substitutes Each team shall consist of 10 team members: Five players on the court and five substitutes bench. Five players from each team shall be on the court during playing time and may be substi A member of a team is a player when he is on the court and is entitled to play. otherwise he is a substitute Each team must have a coach and a captain who shall be one of the players 8 5 盛&医感
August 2005 Page 6 of 32 MINI BASKETBALL RULES RULE THREE TEAMS Art. 5 Players and Substitutes Each team shall consist of 10 team members: Five players on the court and five substitutes on the bench. Five players from each team shall be on the court during playing time and may be substituted. A member of a team is a player when he is on the court and is entitled to play. Otherwise he is a substitute. Each team must have a coach and a captain, who shall be one of the players
