Erin Hoops

Drill 59 - Twenty-seven

Basketball Drill

Type: Shooting, Rebounding

Description:

This is a shooting game with the first person having 27 or more points declared the winner.  (Naturally, equal turns are required for anyone with a chance of equaling or bettering this possible winning score.)

Each player in turn has 3 shoot.  The first shot (from 10 feet for youngsters to 3-point shots for older players) is worth 5 points if made.  The second shot is taken from the spot where the ball is retrieved after the first shot, and is worth 3 points.  The third shot is a lay-up worth 1 point if made.  (Lay-up may be taken from a drive to the basket after retrieving a long rebound on the second shot.)

Maximum points per turn per person is 9 points.

Game is over when all players have had an equal number of turns (if necessary) to declare a fair winner.

If a tie develops after all have had equal turns, tied players play further “turns” till one is a clear winner.

Note: (1) second shot is often a lay-up if the first shot is made, and (2) game best played with 2, 3 or 4 players.

Variations:

1.     Make lay-up on third shot be done with the players left or non-dominant hand.

2.     Make a contest of winners against winners and losers against losers if playing

        game at more than one basket.

Points of Emphasis

1.     The first shot worth 5 points is critical.  Players making this first long shot

        consistently will win every game.

2.     Hustling for rebound after one’s shot comes naturally in this game.