Rules
3rd-5th Grades' Level
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4(Four), 10(Ten) minute quarters will be played .
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Running time Except on foul shots and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter
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The clock will stop at the 5 minute mark for substitutions. Referees will blow the whistle for substitutions as long as a ball is not progressing on a fast break.
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Each team will be allowed 2 time-outs per game.
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Jump ball at the beginning of the game. After that it will be alternate possession.
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Foul shots will only be taken on shooting fouls. Players will shoot from the 12ft. mark. Players will be allowed to move up if they can not reach.
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There will be no Pressure Defense outside of the 3-point line in this league.
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Every player will play as close to equal playing time as possible.
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1st and 2nd quarter will be Man to Man only
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3rd and 4th quarter will be defense of the coaches choice
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Foul shots: players in the lane may enter on the RELEASE; the shooter and all other players must wait until the ball makes contact with the rim
6th-8th Grades' Level
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In order to start an official game, teams must have 5 players from their roster.
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In the event that a team has less than 5 players the referee will put a 5 minutes waiting time on the score board
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After the 5 minutes has expired, the game will be ruled a forfeit and teams may add additional players and play a non-official game.
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4(Four), 10(Ten) minute quarters will be played .
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Running time Except on foul shots and the last 2 minutes of each half (2nd and 4th quarter)
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3 minute overtime, plus one additional time-out
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Each team will be allowed 3 time-outs per game.
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Players will be allowed 5 personal fouls per game.
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On the 5th foul, players will be disqualified from the game
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Jump ball at the beginning of the game. After that it will be alternate possession.
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On the 7th team foul in each half, teams will shoot one and one. On the 10th team foul in each half, teams will get 2 shots.
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Pressure Defense:
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Teams can start playing defense at the ½ court line
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In the last 5 minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarter, teams may apply full court pressure
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In the 2nd quarter the press must be man to man
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Teams will play man to man in the 1st and 2nd quarter. Teams may choose their preferred defense in the 2nd half.
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If a team has a lead of 20 points or more the will play defense inside the 3 point line
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Every player will play as close to equal playing time as possible
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Foul shots: players in the lane may enter on the RELEASE; the shooter and all other players must wait until the ball makes contact with the rim
