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