Wheelchair Basketball Classifications
Functional Classifications: In the intercollegiate division of wheelchair basketball, there are four levels of functional classification. Based on these classifications, teams are allowed up to 14 points on the floor at any time.
1-Point Player: Little or no controlled trunk movement in all planes. Balance in both forward and sideways directions significantly impaired and players rely on their arms to return them to the upright position when unbalanced. No active trunk rotation.
2-Point Player: Some Partially controlled trunk movement in the forward direction, but no controlled sideways movement, has upper trunk rotation but poor lower trunk rotation.
3-Point Player: Good trunk movement in the forward direction to the floor and up again without arm support. Has good trunk rotation but no controlled sideways movement.
4-point Player: Normal trunk movement - may have some limitations on the side due to lower limb difficulty.
