“Around the World” is a popular shooting game in basketball that can be played individually or with multiple players. The game is typically played to improve shooting accuracy, and it requires players to make shots from different spots on the court.
Here’s how to play Around the World:
1. Set Up the Court:
Choose a basketball court (either indoors or outdoors) with a hoop. Mark or mentally designate a series of shooting spots around the court. A common arrangement is:
– Spot 1: Right in front of the basket (the “free throw” spot).
– Spot 2: A few feet away from the basket, usually at the baseline.
– Spot 3: The corner of the court (near the baseline).
– Spot 4: The wing (near the three-point line).
– Spot 5: The top of the key (straight on).
– Spot 6: The opposite wing.
– Spot 7: The opposite corner.
– Spot 8: A few feet from the basket, just like Spot 2.
2. How to Play:
– Players take turns shooting from the designated spots, starting from Spot 1 (the spot closest to the basket).
– The player must make the shot to move to the next spot. If the player misses, they must stay at that spot and try again until they make it.
– Once the player makes a shot at a spot, they move to the next spot on the list.
– If a player makes it all the way around the world (completing the circuit of spots), they win the game.
– You can adjust the difficulty by requiring players to make shots from longer distances, or by adding a rule where players must hit each shot in a specific number of attempts.
3. Variations for Multiple Players:
– Competitive: Players take turns shooting from each spot. If a player makes a shot, they move to the next spot, while the other players stay behind until they make their shot.
– Elimination Style: If a player misses a shot, they are “out” and must leave the game.
– Team Play: Two or more players can work together, but each member must make the shot from every spot before the team moves to the next.
The game is typically played for fun, but it’s also great for practicing different types of shots and improving shooting consistency from various positions on the court.
