Section 1: Introduction
The office classic turned competitive. Trash Can Basketball takes the universal experience of tossing crumpled paper into a bin and adds structured rules, point values, and a sudden death shootout.
Section 2: Equipment
The following equipment is needed:
- Ball
- Trash Can
- Tape
Section 3: Playing Area
This sport can be played both indoors and outdoors.
Section 4: Players & Officials
This sport is played with 2 to 10 players.
Section 5: Rules of Play
Setup: 1. Place a standard trash can 3-5 meters from the throw line 2. Mark the throw line with tape 3. Each player gets a crumpled paper ball
Gameplay: 1. Each player gets 5 throws per round 2. Players take turns throwing from behind the line 3. Stepping over the line is a foul 4. Retrieve your ball after each throw 5. Play continues clockwise
Scoring: 1. Clean swish = 3 points 2. Bank shot = 2 points 3. Rimmer = 2 points 4. Standard make = 1 point 5. Foul = 0 points
Winning: 1. Highest score after 5 rounds wins 2. Ties go to sudden death 3. Each player throws once from double distance 4. Repeat until someone wins
Key Terms
- Swish: Direct throw with no rim contact
- Bank Shot: Bounces off rim/wall before entering
- Rimmer: Circles the rim before falling in
- Sudden Death: Tiebreaker from double distance
Section 6: Scoring
Scoring rules to be detailed by the community.
Section 7: Violations & Penalties
Violations and penalties to be detailed by the community.
Section 8: Safety Considerations
Players should exercise appropriate caution and play responsibly. Ensure the playing area is safe and free from hazards.
