Basketball Tournament Rules

The Saybrook Shootout is a thrilling basketball tournament featuring a single elimination format based on the HORSE game rules. For participants unfamiliar with the tournament rules, every time your opponent makes a shot and you miss, you receive a letter. Once you spell out HORSE, you are eliminated from the competition.

In a basketball tournament, which player shoots first is determined by shooting free throws, following the HORSE game rules. Additionally, there will be an expected pace of play in accordance with the tournament rules.

In a basketball tournament, the officiating of a game will be carried out by the players participating, following the HORSE game rules and the established tournament rules.

In a basketball tournament, players are not required to replicate a specific basketball move for a made shot; they only need to shoot from the same location. For example, if a player makes a behind-the-back shot from the free throw line, the opponent does not need to mimic that move but can shoot from the same spot on the floor, as outlined in the HORSE game rules and tournament rules.

In the context of the basketball tournament, a maximum of one letter can be awarded from a shot made using a non-dominant hand, which must be called out prior to the shot. It's important to note that according to the HORSE game rules, a non-dominant hand shot is not permitted for the last letter, 'E', as outlined in the tournament rules.

In accordance with the tournament rules of the basketball tournament, players are allowed 2 attempts on the last letter only, as outlined in the HORSE game rules.

The bank is now open for our basketball tournament, allowing unlimited bank shots to be called. Remember, backboard banks only apply under the HORSE game rules, which are part of the tournament rules.

In a basketball tournament, all net (swish) shots can be called. Players also have the option to request a tournament official to review the shots, adhering to the HORSE game rules and tournament rules.

A basketball will be provided by the basketball tournament. If you want to increase your advantage, feel free to bring your own rock, especially if you're familiar with HORSE game rules and the tournament rules.

In the basketball tournament, the previous year's final four teams will automatically receive 1 seeds, while the elite eight teams from the previous year will automatically be assigned 2 seeds. If players from the previous year are not available, a blind draw will take place from a pool of teams that have made appearances in any year's final four or elite eight, following the tournament rules. Additionally, participants may also familiarize themselves with HORSE game rules as part of the competition.