Sabakiball game rules

There are also Sabakiball games being played in Australia, China, India. It is a five-on-five team sport where one team tries to strike the opposing teams goal pin causing it to fall down or move off of the goal-pin spot. The sport was awarded a patent on the equipment as well as on the rules of play in The game starts out with a jump-ball at center court, similar to basketball.

Players may either grab or tip the ball to their teammates. On subsequent stops in play, the referee will point to the goalie that starts with the ball. Whichever team had "last touch", the opposing team starts with the ball. Their goalie has three seconds to retrieve a new ball from behind the BakiBoard and step into their goalie box. The referee now blows the whistle to start play, giving the goalie three seconds to release the ball. Three Pass Rule. A team must complete a minimum of three consecutive passes before attempting a shot on goal.

If the ball hits the ground for any reason, or if the other team gains possession of the ball, you must start your three passes all over again.

It is important to remember that, while you can move the ball up the court in any way you wish; running, dribbling, passing, even using your feet, if the ball touches the ground you start your three passes over again. Also, a ball on the ground is called a scrum and any player may grab the ball gaining possession for their team.

Three Second Rule. Once you gain possession of the ball, you have just three seconds to release it; either by passing the ball to another player, taking a shot, or otherwise releasing the ball. Dribbling the ball does restart your three seconds, but it also restarts your three passes. Goalies may not restart their three seconds while in their goalie box. Some players can run with the ball the entire length of the court in three seconds.

Players must move the ball down the court, passing with their hands or feet. But before they shoot at the baki-pin, they must complete at least three consecutive passes using only their hands. Again, floor spacing is a crucial element to this game and translates very well to basketball or soccer. Teams may play defense in Sabakiball and as soon as a steal is made, just like in basketball or soccer, teams must transition to offense.

Defensively, teams have a goalie, who just like in soccer will try to defend the baki-pin by any means. For both Tchoukball and Sabakiball, my students have created plays and set themselves up in different formations to be as effective as possible. This is another beautiful piece to these games, because I do not give them the answers to strategy.

We go over the rules to the games and talk about teamwork and communication, but after that they play and learn the nuances to the game. It is amazing to watch as students form the plays and positioning and work together to fine tune their plans! I encourage you all to jump onto YouTube and search for videos on Tchoukball and Sabakiball.

It is amazing to watch videos of these games being played at extremely high levels, some internationally! Show these videos at the beginning of the units to generate some excitement!

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A Great PE Game for Teamwork and Spacing This game requires teams to work on spacing on the floor to cover more area, communication on who is going for the ball, and speed and agility to react to the ball as it comes off of the rebounder. One of the reasons for its rapid growth is the non-stop action of the game and it is strongly encouraged that schools and league organizers gain the most benefit and fun from the sport by adhering to the basic rules of play and using Official Sabakiball equipment.

The Equipment. The BakiBall is small and soft. The BakiPin goal-pin is also soft and has a carefully measured sand-bag bottom to keep it standing and to ensure that, while it is not difficult to knock down, you do need to strike the goal-pin solidly in order to score.

The BakiBoard backboard is an important part of the sport. The BakiBoard is a precision piece of sports equipment. It is not made to lean on, fall into, or jump over. At no time should a player touch any part of the BakiBoard while playing.

The Basic Rules. A complete Official Sabakiball Rule Book can be obtained by contacting Sabakiball International at or contactus sabakiball. The following rules are the fundamental elements of the sport, and will suffice for most games being played by youth organizations. The object of the sport. Score goals by striking the BakiPin with the BakiBall. You can strike the pin directly or by re-bounding the ball off of the BakiBoard. Under the goal pin is a small red circle.

A team is awarded one point if the goal pin is knocked down, knocked off of the red circle or knocked back into the BakiBoard. So, the goal pin does not necessarily need to be all the way down for a goal to be awarded. Starting and stopping the game.

The game starts out with a tip-off at center court, like in basketball. Players may either grab or tip the ball to their teammates. On subsequent stops in play, the referee will point to the goalie that starts with the ball.