Software that ACTUALLY speaks basketball

Paak already handles your members, payments and teams. For basketball, it goes further: live 5v5 scoring (2pt / 3pt / free throws distinctly), auto foul-out at 5 personal fouls, PG/SG/SF/PF/C positions, federation licence tracking.

Basketball has its own mechanics

A generic spreadsheet treats a basket like a football goal: one unit. Wrong. A 3-pointer is worth 3, a free throw is 1, and auto foul-out at 5 personal fouls changes bench management. Paak encodes these rules natively.

5v5, 4 quarters of 10 min

FIBA standard format: 5 on-court players, 4 periods of 10 minutes, unlimited substitutions. Paak is configured for this format natively, not a compressed football match.

3 shot types, 3 values

2 points (inside the arc), 3 points (beyond the arc), 1 point (free throw). Paak tracks them separately and calculates the total automatically. No post-game spreadsheet entry.

Fouls: auto foul-out at 5

5 personal fouls = automatic ejection from the game (FIBA rule). Paak alerts you at 4, blocks the player at 5. Technical fouls count double (2 = out). Flagrant = immediate ejection.

Federation licences and qualifications

Licence number, age category, referee grade, coach certifications. All tracked inside Paak — not in a separate spreadsheet.

Live scoring: 2pt, 3pt, free throws

During the game, one tap records a 2-pointer, 3-pointer, or free throw. Each action is attributed to the player with the team score updated automatically. Rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, turnovers: all trackable in one tap from your phone.

ActionValueTracked in Paak
2-point basket2 ptsShooter, position, quarter
3-point basket3 ptsShooter, distance, quarter
Free throw1 ptShooter, made/missed, per-game total
ReboundAttributed to player, offensive/defensive
AssistPoint guard's key stat, highlighted
Steal + blockPer-player defensive stats
TurnoverAttributed to player (negative rating impact)

Fouls: progression + automatic ejection

Paak tracks fouls per player and per team. The 5-foul ejection is triggered automatically, with a preventive alert at the 4th foul.

Foul typeConsequence
PERSPersonal foul 1-3: minor. 4: Paak alert. 5: automatic ejection.
TECHTechnical foul Behavioural sanction. Counts double in the cumulative. 2 technicals = ejection.
FLAGFlagrant foul Intentional dangerous contact. 3-point rating penalty. Max 2 per player, the 2nd triggers a suspension.

The 5 basketball positions

Each position has its own key metrics. A point guard isn't evaluated on the same stats as a centre. Paak adapts the profile.

PG — Point GuardAssists, vision, tempo control
SF — Small ForwardVersatility, inside + outside shooting
SG — Shooting Guard3-point shooting, perimeter scoring
PF — Power ForwardMid-range scoring + rebounds, post play
C — CentreRebounds, blocks, close-range scoring

Pre-configured lineups

Standard (5 classic positions)

PG + SG + SF + PF + C. The traditional lineup with a centre in the low post and two wings. Default on any new match.

In Paak: Position set per player, key stats foregrounded by role.

Small Ball (fast-paced)

PG + SG + SF + SF2 + PF. No traditional centre — 4 perimeter players + 1 stretch power forward as "small five". More speed, more 3-point shooting, more spacing.

In Paak: Switchable in one click. Blocks go down, perimeter turnovers go up.

Full player profile

Preferred position

5 options: PG, SG, SF, PF, C. A player can register multiple (versatility is built in).

Shooting hand

Right or left. Relevant for technical training and defensive positioning.

Jersey number

0 to 99. FIBA has allowed 0 since 2010. History preserved season by season.

Wingspan

Physical metric in cm. Key for defensive guards and centres' shot-blocking.

Vertical leap

Vertical jump in cm. Athletic-potential indicator, relevant for all positions.

Federation licence

Licence number, age category, issue date, expiry date. Automatic alert before expiry.

Automatic metrics

  • Points per game (PPG), rebounds per game (RPG), assists per game (APG)
  • Field Goal percentage (FG%)
  • Free-throw percentage
  • Cumulative defensive stats: steals, blocks, turnovers
  • Per-position history (performance as PG vs. SF, for example)

Federation qualifications

Refereeing

Trainee, district, regional, federal grades. Validity and recycling tracked.

Coaching

Adaptable to national schemes — e.g. France: CQP Basketball Coach, BPJEPS Basketball, DEJEPS. Certification dates tracked.

Mini-basketball

Youth coaching pathways (e.g. France: Animateur Mini-Basket, Brevet Fédéral 1st/2nd degree). Federation-specific tracks supported.

Basketball, on top of everything Paak already does

Everything above — 5v5 scoring, auto foul-outs, positions, federation licences — is layered on top of the full club management platform. Members, payments, teams, compliance: Paak already handles all of that.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paak support the FIBA format (5v5, 4×10 min)?

Yes. 5 players on court, 4 quarters of 10 minutes (40 min total), unlimited substitutions. Natively configured, not retrofitted from another sport.

Is auto foul-out at 5 personal fouls triggered automatically?

Yes. Paak tracks the personal-foul counter per player. At the 4th, an alert appears. At the 5th, the player is automatically marked ejected from the match. Technical foul counts as 2, so 2 technicals = ejection.

Can 2-pointers, 3-pointers and free throws be scored separately?

Yes. Three distinct buttons on the tracker: +2, +3, and FT. Each action is attributed to the shooter and the team total calculates automatically. Post-game, Field Goal % is computed from shots attempted/made.

Are federation licences tracked?

Yes. Licence number, age category, referee grades (trainee to federal) and coach certifications. Adaptable to any national scheme (France: CQP, BPJEPS, DEJEPS). Automatic alert before expiry.

Are Standard and Small Ball lineups available?

Yes. The Standard lineup (PG/SG/SF/PF/C) is the default. The Small Ball lineup (PG/SG/SF/SF2/PF — no traditional centre) is one-click away for faster basketball with more outside shooters.

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