Wheelchair Basketball

about Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced game played by two teams of five players where the object is to shoot the ball into the opposing team’s basket, scoring the most points at the end of the game. Two points are scored for a basket within the three-point line, three points from the outside, and one point for sinking each free throw. Every team is comprised of five players and seven substitutes. Games consist of four 10-minute periods and extra time if scores are tied. The court, the hoop, and the backboards are the same dimension as standing basketball. One big difference is the travel rule. Wheelchair athletes must pass or bounce the ball after every two pushes to avoid being penalised for travelling. There is also a no double dribble rule. This sport is unique because teams are made up of players with a variety of sport classes. Each player is given a points score from 1.0 to 4.5 according to the degree of activity limitation on their ability to play bask...