The Rules

Game Format

    • Game Duration: Two (2) 16-minute halves (running clock).
    • Clock Stops:
      • Clock runs during free throws.
      • 2-minute stop time at the end of the second half.
    • Overtime:
      • 1st Overtime: 2 minutes, stop time, 1 extra 30-second timeout.
      • 2nd Overtime: 1 minute, stop time, no extra timeouts.
      • 3rd Overtime is sudden death: Jump ball; team that gains possession wins.

Pre-Game Requirements

    • Teams must arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time.
    • Players must be dressed and ready 15 minutes before tip-off.
    • Players must check in at the scorer’s table before each game.
    • Halftime is 2 minutes.
    • There is a 10-minute grace period before a forfeit is declared.

Timeouts

    • Each team receives three (3) 30-second timeouts per game.
    • Timeouts do not carry over into overtime, except the 1st OT (1 extra timeout).

Fouls and Free Throws

    • Shooting fouls result in free throws.
    • Lane violations: Players may not enter the lane until the shooter releases the ball.
    • Team fouls:
      • 5 team fouls: Opponent enters 1-and-1 bonus.
      • 7 team fouls: Opponent enters double bonus (2 shots).
    • Personal fouls:
      • A player fouls out after 5 personal fouls.
      • Technical fouls count as personal fouls and may be assessed to players or coaches for unsportsmanlike conduct.
      • Players not in the game may still receive a technical foul.
    • Disciplinary Action:
      • Any behavior deemed harmful to the league or players will be reviewed by the commissioner for possible suspension or expulsion.

Defense

    • Half-court man-to-man defense only.
    • Zone defenses are not allowed.
    • Defenders must stay within arm’s reach of their assigned player.
    • Help defense is allowed; however, double teams are not permitted.
    • Full-court press is allowed only in the final 2 minutes of the second half.

Possession & Violations

    • Opening tip-off determines initial possession; afterward, use alternating possession.
    • Possession Violations:
      • 5-second closely guarded rule.
      • 10 seconds to advance the ball past half-court.
      • Line violations will be enforced.

Player Conduct & Equipment

    • No taunting or staring down opponents – automatic technical foul.
    • Jewelry or hard hair accessories are not permitted.
    • Ball Size: 28.5 (intermediate size).