The objective of the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League shall be to provide an opportunity for the youth of the City of Laconia to learn and enjoy the sport of basketball. The members will be responsible for stressing the ideas of good sportmanship, ho

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LOU ATHANAS YOUTH BASKETBALL

1st & 2nd Grade Division Rules

 

4 ON 4

MAN TO MAN DEFENSE

8 FOOT HOOPS 27.5" YOUTH BALL

COACHES OR ATHLETE REF GAMES

KEEP SCORE – CLEAR EACH PERIOD

DEFENSE PICKS UP BALL AT THE FOUL LINE EXTENDED

CAN DEFEND ANYWHERE BELOW THE FOUL LINE EXTENDED

DEFENSE MUST FALL BACK AT CHANGE OF POSSESSION

NO DOUBLE TEAMING OUTSIDE OF KEY

8 (5 MINUTE) RUNNING TIME PERIODS

 

****Equal Playing Time (EPT) is defined as each player has to sit out at least 5 minutes and play one third of the full game (13 minutes).  Any more playing time is earned.  Earned play means that a player has shown up regularly and participated in practices.  If you miss a practice EPT no longer applies.  If a player shows up late to a game, equal playing time for that player is defined below:

Beginning of period 1, 2, 3, or 4 = EPT 2 periods

Beginning of period  5, 6, or 7 = EPT 1 period

Beginning of period 8 = EPT 0 period

Certain situations may occur where playing time needs to be adjusted. I.e. Injury, players on vacation, or players not showing up.