Hey folks, I search but did not find an exact answer to my question so here it is: I've been practicing dribbling the ball while on my Coker and wondered what it would be like to play b-ball with other unicyclists. I assume the unicyclists playing b-ball must idle and standstill very well. They would also use small 20in uni so they can scoop the ball when someone drops it. However, I've also thought of using different type unicycles to mimic real basketball playbooks. Example: 20in unicycles, can pick up dropped b-ball = "short guards" Cokers or giraffe = "centers" trials uni with big tires = "forwards, who can jump"
-Is there an official uni basketball rule? -Are you allowed to pickup the ball on ground while on uni? Or do you need to drop the ball if your feet touches the ground? -Is it a 'foul' if a unicyclist bumps another? -Do you free-throw while on the uni?
I would also like feedbacks from unicyclist who actually played basketball on uni. Thanks in advance! 🙂
No giraffes allowed, though I don't recall if it actually says that. But I'm pretty sure it does not talk about wheel size. The world-champion Perto Rico All Stars use a mix of 24" and 20" wheels, based on preference of riders. Years ago, it was almost all 24". http://unicycling.smugmug.com/gallery/235303/1/9145827
Trials unicycles generally wouldn't be allowed in a game played on a nice, wooden gym floor like the one above. If you're outside it won't matter. Anyone can pick up the ball if they can pick up the ball. The IUF basketball rules are not very comprehensive. Basically it's international basketball rules (not NBA) with a few variations as mentioned. But you may have questions after reading that.
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