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The following is an excerpt from the 2005 FIBA Mini Basketball Rules document:
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The Philosophy of Mini-Basketball
Mini-Basketball is a game of Basketball for boys and girls. Essentially it is a modification of the adult game that has been adapted to the needs of children. The philosophy is quite simple: do not make children play a game that is not suitable for their physical and mental development, but change the adult game to suit them.
The aim of Mini-Basketball is to provide opportunities for children of all abilities to enjoy rich and quality experiences, which they will transfer to Basketball with enthusiasm.
The game of Basketball is played with a large ball, into targets that are too high for most children. In Mini-Basketball the size of the ball is reduced and the height of the target, the basket, is lowered. Basketball has many technical rules, in Mini-Basketball these are reduced to the minimum.
However, more rules are introduced as the children progress in their skill and understanding. The teacher or coach has the responsibility to introduce the rules and conventions of the game as appropriate to the children’s development.
The game can therefore be played at a variety of levels:
• 1 v 1 or 2 v 2 on an improvised but safe playing area, perhaps into one basket, erected on an outside wall.
• A 3 v 3 practice or competition in a school hall or sports hall.
• A game between two school or club teams in a gymnasium.
• A local or regional rally involving several teams from the geographical area.
• A game involving a representative selection that is played as a demonstration at an international event.
... to read more, download the PDF.
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