Half court. First to 11. Call your own fouls. Play fast, play fair, play hard.
Win by 2 once it reaches 10-10.
1 point inside the arc, 2 outside.
Worth the value of the shot you were fouled on.
Check ball or continuous, agreed before the game.
After a miss, the ball goes past the arc before you attack.
Opening possession and any dispute. Its call is final.
Games are self-officiated, except finals.
But keep it moving. Deliberate delays cost you.
Games are played on a half court. The first player or team to 11 points wins.
If the score reaches 10-10, play continues until one side leads by 2. 12-10 wins. 11-10, keep playing.
Every game except the finals is self-officiated. Event officials reserve the right to make final rulings where required.
| Shot | Points |
|---|---|
| Basket made inside the arc | 1 |
| Basket made outside the arc | 2 |
| Free throw from an inside-arc foul | 1 |
| Free throw from an outside-arc foul | 2 |
Before each game, the Halfcourt Wheel decides opening possession. Each side is given a colour, the wheel is spun, and the colour it lands on starts with the ball.
Before the game begins, both sides agree on one of two possession formats. It stays in place for the whole game.
A basket attempted before the ball has been cleared beyond the arc does not count.
Can't agree? The Halfcourt Wheel decides who chooses.
The defending side secures the ball and clears it beyond the arc. Once cleared, play continues.
Possession goes to the side that did not touch the ball last. Play resumes with a check ball.
Players call their own fouls. Be honest, be respectful, and call it immediately. Event officials may intervene if required.
| Foul | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fouled on a 1-point attempt | 1 free throw, worth 1 point |
| Fouled on a 2-point attempt | 1 free throw, worth 2 points |
| And-one basket | Basket counts, plus 1 free throw |
To keep games moving, the Halfcourt Wheel settles disputes, including:
The outcome of the Halfcourt Wheel is final. Play resumes immediately.
Halfcourt Hoops is built for fast-paced action. There is no formal shot clock, but players are expected to keep play moving. Deliberate delays may result in:
Respect your opponents, the officials, the spectators and the game. Unsportsmanlike behaviour may result in:
Halfcourt Hoops tips off October 17 at the Red Energy Arena, Bendigo.