League-specific rules

• The game will be four (4) quarters with six (6) minutes per quarter. Running clock except free throws, injuries and timeouts. 
• Goal height is 10’. The ball size is 28.5”.  
• Overtime 1st OT- 2 minutes. 2nd OT- first point wins. 
• Halftime will be five (5) minutes.  

PLAYING TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Each player must play one full quarter in each half of the game. 
• The exception to the rule: If the on-court official deems a player should be removed from the game due to injury or illness which in the official’s judgement might jeopardize the safety or well-being of said player.  
• Intentional and Technical Fouls 
• Will be called the same as high school games 
• Taunting and individual celebrations are technical fouls 
• Players sit out the next half if they receive a technical foul. Player will sit out 2nd half if foul occurs in 1st half of game. Player will sit out 1st half of next game if it happens in 2nd half of game. 
• Each player will be allotted 5 fouls before fouling out, and not being allowed to re-enter the game
• Any intentional fouls or fighting may result in a one game suspension at the boards discretion. Any violation thereafter may result in season suspension. 

DEFENSE

• Players cannot play defense until the offense crosses the 3 point line: or 5 seconds after crossing half court; whichever happens first.  
• When the defense takes possession of the ball the offense must return to the defensive end of the court – there is no full court press allowed until the last 2 minutes of the game.
• Defenders must only guard one person. 
• Man-to-man defense only, no double team or trapping at any time.
• Help defense is allowed only if a defender is beat but must return to their man after help. 
• Help defense only inside the free throw lane 
• NO double teams. A technical foul may be assessed for continued double teams at the discretion of the referee.  
• No full court press at any time, until the last 2 minutes of the game (last 2 mins of 4th quarter)

FREE THROWS

• Free throws will be awarded on all shooting fouls. HS rules apply  

BONUS FREE THROWS

• High School rules apply 

OVERTIME

• Overtime- First OT- 2 minutes, highest score wins. If tied after 1st OT - Secondnd OT- first point wins. 

TIMEOUTS

• Each team will be two (2) time outs per half. The time outs must be taken in their respective halves, or they will be lost. One (1) timeout will be provided/allowed during an overtime period. Timeouts will be one (1) minute in length  

VISTORS AND HOME

• Visitors/Home team will be based on game schedule. Visitors will be responsible for the time clock and score board. Home will be responsible for the score book. Please use adults for these responsibilities  

HIGH-SCORE RULE

• A maximum of eighteen (18) points per player will be allowed to encourage coaches to develop other players in that league. The high scorer will be allowed to continue to play; however, after eighteen (18) points made by high scorer will NOT count. If high scorer does score a basket the points will NOT be allowed, and the opposing team will get the ball. If the high scorer is fouled in a one and one or double bonus situation, free throws will be shot by another player currently on the floor, with the shooter being chosen by the offended team’s coach.