Basketball
What is Basketball?
The primary objective is to shoot a basketball through the defender's hoop at each end of the court while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. The defensive team may steal the ball from a dribbler, intercept passes, or block shots. It is a violation to lift or drag one's pivot foot without dribbling the ball, to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling.
Find out more about how to play basketball formats.
Equipment needed
- A suitable indoor space
- Hoops
- Basketballs
- Bibs
Get involved
The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.
School Games Organisers
School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.
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Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for basketball competitions:
Basketball Primary Challenge
Bull in the Ring, Dribble Relay, Golf
Basketball Primary Competition
Primary Format
Basketball Secondary Competition
Dribbling Game (Fireball), I'm Basketball 5v5, Shooting Game 21
Why Basketball?
5v5 Basketball
Unified Basketball Competition
Unified Formats: 5v5, 3v3
Quick and easy basketball activity resources
Be it 10-minute or lesson-length activities, we have a range of activities suitable for all ages and abilities to encourage young people to stay active throughout the day.