The Game’s K. O. is surely one of the most played games among Basketball players from all over the world.
Easy to play and organize.
To highlight that some children say ‘Play Havoc with’ or ‘Play a Kao’ when referring to this game.
Ideal for practice shooting. Above all, the concentration and speed of execution.
Note: this game can create bad habits when it comes to throwing free throws since some players roll to fail to self-rebotearse. It is recommended to be strict with the rules and regulations in regards to the release of free throws (to punish the shots that they do not touch ring or players that sobrepasane the line of free kick).
Objectives
- Perfecting the Free-Kick.
- To improve the rebound offensive.
- Take care of the shooting mechanics with attention to detail to not exceed the foul line before the ball has touched the ring.
Recommended age
- From 8 years onwards (Minibasket: categories, benjamin and fry).
Number of players
- From 2 players and up to a recommended maximum of 4.
- There is No limit of players. You can add players until it has been eliminated by a player. Once removed first, since you can’t add more until the next game.
Recommended time
- 5 minutes in small groups. The duration depends mainly on the number of players and the wisdom that you have to throw free throws.
Equipment and facilities
- 2 basketballs and a half Basketball court.
- 1 ball per player in a case of COVID-19 (see games adapted to the situation of COVID-19).
Initial layout of the Basketball K.O. Game
A row of india from the Free Kick, facing the basket, with the first two players in each one with the ball (Diagram 1).
Description of the Basketball K.O. Game
The game consists in a battle of survival between the two players. In much the first player to launch the first Free-Kick, the second player will be able to pull (Diagram 1).
If the first player to mark, then he will pass the ball to the third player of the row and it will follow the order (Diagram 2).
In the event to mark the second player before the first, it will be deleted (Diagram 2). It is very important to make clear that if a player fails, you have to keep playing. Fail does not mean a total failure. This game is very good because it teaches not to give up and you must take advantage of every opportunity.
The issue is that if you fail, you have to take the rebound offensive and finish with a shot to the basket or an entry to the basket (must make it clear that you do not have to go back to the Free Throw). The eliminated player will come out of the row and it will be waiting for the next round (Diagram 3) In the resolution of the game, when there are only 2 players, there are two ways to do this:
- Continue with the classical form of play, being at a disadvantage the first player to be at the mercy of the success of the second player (Diagram 4).
- Put each player on each end of the Free Kick and the ball on the ground, motionless in front of his feet. A countdown of 3 seconds and starts to pull. The first to score 3 baskets, you’ll earn (it follows the earlier form of play, if checked, re-throw from the Free Throw) (Diagram 5).
Variants of the Basketball K.O. Game
- To throw with the hand non-dominant.
- Play with 3 balls. In case of marking the third player before the first and the second, eliminates the two.
- Shoot from any point of the line of 3 points or even from the central circle.
- Pull from the brand side of the restricted area.
- K. O. with the cemetery: it consists in that the eliminated players may re-enter the game if the player that I deleted is deleted.
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Cedric Arregui Guivarch
National Coach of Basketball (CES 2014)
