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Knockout (Basketball Elimination Game)

K
PLAYERS
3-10
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
MEASUREMENTS

Shooting spots typically 10-15ft (3-4.5m) from the hoop.

HOW TO PLAY
1

Players line up behind the free-throw line, and the first two each take a basketball.

2

The first player in line shoots; if they miss, they must rebound and keep shooting until they score.

3

The second player shoots as soon as the first ball is released, trying to score before the player ahead of them.

4

If a trailing player's shot goes in before the player ahead scores, that leading player is eliminated.

5

The eliminated player's ball passes to the back of the line, and the sequence continues with the remaining players.

6

Play continues until only one player remains, who is declared the winner.