- 1). Have player 1 shoot an uncontested shot from the free-throw line or the top of the key (depending on skill), while players 2 and 3 position themselves for a possible rebound.
- 2). Allow player 1 to shoot uncontested free throws, up to three in a row or until she misses, if the initial shot was made.
- 3). Award player 1 possession of the ball at the top of the key if she makes all three free throws.
- 4). Understand that the ball goes "live" if player 1 misses. Whoever rebounds the ball must dribble it beyond the 3-point arc to "clear" the ball.
- 5). Note that once a player has cleared the ball, she then tries to score a basket against the two opposing players.
- 6). Know that when a player scores, she shoots uncontested free throws, up to three in a row or until she misses, at which point the play is "live" once more. Again, all rebounds must be cleared at the 3-point arch.
- 7). Have each player keep a mental count of her points: Free throws earn 1 point, baskets in "live" play are worth 2 points, and the initial shot of the entire game is worth 3 points.
- 8). Understand that the winner is the first player to reach 21 points exactly. If a player is at 20 and misses a free throw, that player's score is reduced to 11.
- 9). Keep in mind that once a player hits 21 points exactly, that player shoots an uncontested shot from the free-throw line or 3-pointer at the top of the key (depending on skill level).
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Beware: If the shot is missed, that player's score is reduced to 13.
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