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What to do:
1-on-1 basketball is great when there aren't enough people available for a regular basketball game. Get a friend and a basketball and head out to the court. You'll only need a half-court to play. Shoot free-throws to determine who gets the ball first.
The person who gets the ball first then "takes the ball out" at the top of the key. Be sure to "check" the ball before you start by bouncing the ball in to the defender while saying "check". The defender then catches the ball, and once he or she is ready, bounces it back to the offensive player, and the ball is in play.
The offensive player should try to make the basket, while the defensive player should try to defend the basket. All the normal rules of basketball apply, so remember not to travel, double-dribble or foul your friend. Once a basket is made, give the other player the ball for their shot at a basket. Don't forget to "check" the ball back in.
Try playing a game to 7 or 11, with each shot you make counting for one point. The first person to 7 or 11 wins. Have fun!