Knockout (Basketball Elimination Game)
K
PLAYERS
3-10
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- One basketball hoop
- Two basketballs
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.