Basketball Skills: 3-Point & Foul Shooting
Event Schedule
September 20, 2026 – 11am
Sofive Soccer Center/XL Sportsworld, Saco – DIRECTIONS
Event Details
Foul Shot
- Participants are allowed 2 practice shots.
- Each participant will first shoot 25 (uninterrupted) free throws and will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 25 points is possible.
- A modified free throw line shall be available for use for the following age divisions: 75+ women’s teams and 80+ men’s teams. Players in these divisions may choose to shoot any foul shot from a modified free throw line of 12 feet. All eligible participants must declare the free throw line they intend to shoot from prior to the start of competition. No eligible participants shall be allowed to shoot from both free throw lines at any point during competition.
- The ball will be rebounded for the shooter.
- The participant may not step over the free throw line while shooting (from the time the ball leaves his/her hand until the ball reaches the rim or backboard).
3 Point Shot
- Participants will have 5-10 minutes to warm up as a group. No additional practice shots will be given.
- Each participant will shoot 3 shots (untimed) from each of five marked locations around the three-point arc. (right and left baselines, right and left wings, and top of key). Shooter will take all shots in succession. All participants will start in the left baseline area and work their way around the arc.
- Participants will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 15 points is possible.
- No 3-point line distance modifications will be given for any age group. All participants must shoot from the distance of (19’ 9”).
- The balls will either be on a rack positioned at each location or handed to the shooter by a volunteer. All shots will be rebounded for the shooter.
- The participant’s feet must be completely behind the 3-point line at the time of the shot. The participant is allowed to jump from outside the line and land inside, so long as the ball is released mid-air.
- Tie breaker policy will be as follows:
- Sudden death shoot-off from top-of-key location
Note: Players will have a brief break in-between rounds while waiting for other players to complete their turns.
This is a new National Senior Games event in 2025.
