Basketball Coaching Guide 2024Rules & Regulations Individual and Team Skills Content

Rules & RegulationsIndividual and Team Skills ContentPlease refer to the Official Special Olympics Basketball Rules for all Individual and Teams Skills Contest rules and regulations. OFFICIAL EVENTSThe range of events is intended to offer competition opportunities for athletes of all abilities. Program may determine the events offered and, if required, guidelines for the management of those events. Coaches are responsible for providing training and event selection appropriate to each athlete’s skill and interest. The following is a list of official events available in Special Olympics.

Individual Skills Competition

Team Skills Competition

INDIVIDUAL SKILLS RULESThere are 2 levels of Individual Skills CompetitionLevel I Individual Skills Competition:Three events make up Level 1 Individual Skills Competition:

Target Pass

10 Meter Dribble or Speed Dribble

Spot Shot

The athlete’s final score is determined by adding together the scores achieved in each of these three events. Athletes will be pre-divisioned according to their total scores from these three events. Each event is diagrammed with the suggested number and placement of volunteers who will administer them. It is also suggested that the same volunteers remain at an event throughout the competition so that consistency is provided. Event #1 - Target prass
Speed Dribble will be an alternate option from the 10-meter dribble. By adding Speed dribble as an option, it allows those athletes with mobility issues, Wheelchair, walker, canes, etc. or athletes under the age of 15 the option to select. The athlete must designate on their registration form which option they choose so that they are division accordingly. Event #2 - speed dribbleOREvent #2.2- 10m dribble
Event #3 - spot shot
Level 2 Individual Skills Competition:

12 Meter Dribble

Catch & Pass

Perimeter Shooting

The athlete’s final individual score is determined by adding together the scores achieved in each of these three events. Athletes will be pre-divisioned according to their total scores from these three events. Each event is diagrammed with the suggested number and placement of volunteers who will administer them. It is also suggested that the same volunteers remain at an event throughout the competition so that consistency is provided.L2 Event #1 - 12m dribble
L2 Event #2 - perimeter shooting
L2 Event #3 - Catch and Pass
Team Skills Basketball RulesEquipment

Two basketballs (for women’s and junior division competitions, a smaller basketball, size 6, which is 72.4 centimeter [28 1/2 in] in circumference and between 510–567 gram [18–20 oz] in weight may be used as an alternative).

Metric tape measure

Floor tape or chalk

Regulation basketball basket (a shorter basket which has its basket 2.44 meter [8 ft] above the floor may be used for junior division competition).

Score sheets

Scoreboard

Set-up

Mark five spots around the floor, similar to a 2-1-2 zone defense with players positioned at the two bottom blocks, and at the elbows of the key. Mark the 5th position 6 ft 6 inches from the free throw line and 6 feet in from each side of the key. Teams should submit a roster prior to the start of the game.

All players must wear basketball attire with identifying numbers and flat rubber sole athletic shoes.

Team uniform shirts and shorts must be identical in trim color and style.

Undershirts, if worn, must match the color of the body of the uniform and must be identical in color, or white. Undershirts may be worn by some or all of the players, and may be short sleeve or tank top (No cut or ragged edges are allowed).

Rules

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.

The game is made up of two halves consisting of five rounds each. Players will be given one opportunity at each of the five positions during the half.

Each player on the first five-member team attempts to catch the ball and then throw it accurately to the player stationed at the next position.

The official shall hand the ball to the player in position #1 to begin each round.

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.

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.

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.

When the ball reaches the player in position #5, he/she then attempts a field basket.

Slam dunks are not permitted. The athlete shall not receive any points if a slam dunk is taken.

Athletes stationed in position #5 shall only be given one attempt at scoring.

After the shot attempt by the player in position #5, the round ends.

Following the completion of the round by the first team, the second team will conduct their initial round.

Players shall rotate in numerical sequence to the next position after each round.

Play alternates between each team following the completion of each round. Once each team has completed five rounds, the first half ends.

A five-minute halftime intermission follows.

Teams shall exchange ends of the court following the first half and then complete a set of five rounds at the other basket for the second half.

Substitutes are allowed into the game only after a round has been completed.

Coaches shall remain at least 2 Meters from the all of the spots. Coaches may give verbal or signed instructions to the players. Deaf athletes may receive assistance in positioning.

Scoring

Team receives one point for each correct pass.

Team receives one point for each successful catch.

Team receives two points for each successful basket.

A bonus of one point is awarded for each complete successful round of passing, catching and made basket.

The maximum number of points that can be accumulated by a single team during one half, is 55.

The final team score is determined by adding the scores from each of the 10 rounds.

The team with the highest score is the winner.

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 its opponent is the winner.

Team Skills Diagram
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