Basketball Skills

SPORT RULES

FREE THROW COMPETITION:

1. Participants are allowed 2 practice shots.

2. Each participant will first shoot 25 (uninterrupted) free throws and will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 25 points is possible.

A modified free throw line shall be available for use for the following age divisions: 75+ women’s teams and 80+ men’s teams. Players in these divisions may choose to shoot any foul shot from a modified free throw line of 12 feet. All eligible participants must declare the free throw line they intend to shoot from prior to the start of competition.

3. The tournament director may impose time limits during competition if necessary. If a time limit is imposed, the player with the most made baskets at the end of the time limit shall be declared the winner.

4. The ball will be rebounded for the shooter and basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition

5. The participant may not step over the free throw line while shooting (from the time the ball leaves his/her hand until the ball reaches the rim or backboard).

6. Tie breaker policy will be as follows: Most consecutive free throws made. If still tied, multiple medals or ribbons will be awarded

3-POINT COMPETITION:

1. Participants will have 5-10 minutes to warm up as a group. No additional practice shots will be given.
2. Each participant will shoot 3 shots (untimed) from each of five marked locations around the three- point arc. (right and left baselines, right and left wings, and top of key). Shooter will take all shots in succession. All participants will start in the left baseline area and work their way around the arc.
3. Participants will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 15 points is possible.
4. No 3-point line distance modifications will be given for any age group. All participants must shoot from the distance of (19’ 9”).
5. All shots will be rebounded for the shooter.
6. Basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition
7. The participant’s feet must be completely behind the 3-point line at the time of the shot. The participant is allowed to jump from outside the line and land inside, so long as the ball is released mid-air.
8. Tie breaker policy will be as follows: Most consecutive 3-point shots made. If still tied, multiple medals or ribbons will be awarded.

ENTRY REGULATIONS

1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2027.

2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2027.