Intramural Rules

H.O.R.S.E.

1. Five (5) free throws will be shot prior to the start of the game to determine who will take the first shot. The person making the most free throws will take the first shot.
2. The player taking the first shoot may shot from anywhere inside the half court line. If s/he misses, the other player takes their turn. This will continue until one player makes their attempted shot.
3. Once one player makes their shot, the other player must attempt a shot from the same spot. Bank shots may be played and required that the opponent also plays a bank shot. The only thing that needs to be duplicated is the making of the shot. Bank shots and non-dominant shooting hand shots must be called prior to the shot.
4. If the second player misses the attempted shot s/he gets an "H". This will continue until one player has "H.O.R.S.E." The player with "H.O.R.S.E." is considered the loser of the contest and the winner will advance on in the tournament.
5. There will be a thirty (30) minute time limit on the games. If no player has won by the end of the time limit, the player with fewer letters is declared the winner. If both players have the same number of letters, the next player to receive a letter will be the loser.

More Rules

1. Entries No advance entry is necessary (enter on site), but participants should arrive at the playing site 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time in order to get signed in.
2. Equipment Basketballs for men and women will be provided by the Office of CampusRecreation.
3. General Rules
   • The idea of the game is to earn as few letters of the word H.O.R.S.E.as possible, while your opponent tries to do the same. The first to earn all 5 letters, finishing with E, is eliminated from the competition. The winner moves on to the next round. A single or double elimination bracket will be played.
   • A coin flip will determine the first shooter.
   • If your opponent makes a shot, you must duplicate the shot, i.e. same distance and kind of shot (lay-up, hook shot, etc.). If missed, you receive a letter. If your opponent calls for a bank shot or no rim, you must duplicate this shot or receive a letter. If a discrepancy exists between opponents on a shot, the supervisor will determine if the type of shot was followed closely enough to count.
   • If you are left handed and your opponent is right handed, you may shoot with your strong hand if your opponent has made a shot with his/her strong hand. However, if your opponent makes a shot with his/her off hand, you must also shoot the shot with your off hand.
   • If you make a shot your opponent made, it counts as nothing and your opponent now has another "open" shot opportunity.
   • You cannot earn a letter if your opponent misses a shot immediately before you. This is an "open" shot opportunity for you, and if you now make a shot, your opponent must duplicate this shot. If you miss on the "open" shot, your opponent now has the "open" shot.
   • NO dunk shots.
4. Participants should be aware that there is a risk of injury in participation in intramural sports. Individuals participate in intramural sports at their own risk.