Basketball 1v1 Challenge Tournament
One-on-one basketball tournament with skill challenges for bonus points.
How to play
- 2-minute 1v1 games on a half court.
- Bonus points for scoring after a challenge: non-dominant-hand layup or a shot after a fake.
- Rotate opponents.
- Final standings.
Rules
- No contact.
- Watch dribbling and traveling rules.
Variations
Easier
No active defense.
Standard
1v1.
Harder
Harder challenges.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: shooting challenges.
- Ability-based groupings.
Learning goals
- Improve dribbling and shooting.
- Practice 1v1 play.
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