Referee to determine which team gets the ball first.
The team must win by only one point. Teams score by either regular two-point baskets or by three-point shots taken from outside the three-point circle.
After a basket has been scored or a foul called, a player must put the ball in play from the three-point line above the foul key.
On fouls— each foul called will result in 1 point AND the ball for the offended team. After a team has reached 15 points- when fouled, a team will shoot free throws (1 and 1).
All held balls will be put into play behind the three-point line with possession given alternately to each team.
On defensive rebounds or steals, players must return the ball by dribble or pass across the three point line before a basket may be attempted. Once across the line, they do not have to pass the ball before shooting.
After a basket, the team scored upon will put the ball in play.
The three-second rule will apply to all offensive players
Substitutions may be made after a basket or an out of bounds play.
A made shooting foul, under 15 points, will result in a free throw attempt. It’s a live ball, if made, the ball goes to the opposing team.
length of games
All games will have two 15 minute halves.
Fouls
After a foul is called, a player must put the ball in play from the three-point line above the foul key.
All held balls will be put into play behind the three-point line with possession given alternately to each team.
Each foul called will result in 1 point AND the ball for the offended team. So early in the game, teams are punished more for fouling, but only up to 15 points. After that, the offended team must earn the point.
Once a team reaches 15 points they will be in the bonus. Every foul committed against the offense will result in free throws.
A foul called in the act of shooting will result in either two or three free throws awarded to the team, which was fouled, depending on where the player was fouled. A non-shooting foul will result in one free throw to the offended team. All free throws will have players lined up in the lane lines and play live once released.
Players cannot foul out.
Overtime Rules
Overtime will consist of a Free Throw contest.
One player from each team will shoot until one team made a shot and the other team misses.
timeouts
Each team is allowed 2 forty-five second timeouts per game.
forfeit time
Game time is forfeit time.
A team must have 3 players to start the game.
A team may not “pick up” players not on their team to have enough to play unless the opposing coach approves. If the opposing coach protests, the game may be played with the understanding that the team using the “pick up” players will officially forfeit the game, no matter the score.
This rule is in the interest of kids getting to play a game no matter the situations.
Goal height
K-1st grade boys and girls – 8ft goal
2nd grade boys and girls – 9ft goal
3rd-12th grade boys and girls – 10ft goal
NOTE: 3rd grade can request a 9ft goal if players are having difficulties with the 10ft goal
ball size
K-6th grade boys and girls – 28.5″, regulation girls ball