Bucketball

Bucketball is a great lead up game to basketball in which students pass their way to shoot a dodgeball into their team’s bucket which is being held by their “bucket holder.” In this game students will be divided evenly into two teams. Each team having one bucket holder who is positioned atop a mat on opposite baselines. Bucket holders must stay on the mat when trying to catch their teammates shots. Stepping off the mat will result in a turnover. When a player has possession of the ball, they may take a maximum of two steps. After two steps they may move their pivot foot to pass the ball to a teammate. Dribbling is NOT allowed and will result in a turnover. Students may also hold the ball for a maximum of 5 seconds before passing. Holding the ball longer than 5 seconds will result in a turnover and the other team taking the ball out of bounds on the sideline. If a foul occurs, that individual who was fouled will shoot a free throw just like basketball. If a free throw is missed the opposing team will take the ball out of bound.. The last rule that we incorporate is the slide tackle rule. If students are caught sliding on the floor for a ball they must go into a designated “penalty box”, count to 100, and re-enter the game. Again, Bucketball is a great lead up game for basketball because it emphasizes essential basketball skills, cooperative learning, and teamwork.