PE Game Idea 18 | Giant Basketball

Divide participants into two teams and place one player in each of the two basketball bottles with a hoop in his or her hands. This player can move the hoop as long as he or she keeps it horizontal.

Play a game of basketball, limiting the number of steps a player in possession of the ball can take to 3 or 4.

Players on the defending team are not allowed to try to take the ball from the player, they can only try to intercept passes or try to block shots.

Defending team players may also do “goaltending” i.e. catch a shot before it enters the hoop. Slamdunks are allowed!

Adaptations/Variations

• Require the offensive team to complete a certain number of passes before they can attempt to shoot.
• Increase or decrease the number of dribbles allowed by the player in possession of the ball.
• Elevate the player holding the hoop with a mat or step.
• Designate an area where players from the teams cannot go around the player holding the hoop and if the ball gets stuck there, the player holding the hoop can return it to his team with a kick.