LOU ATHANAS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

3^rd & 4^th Grade Division Rules

5 on 5

MAN TO MAN DEFENSE

9-10 FOOT HOOPS 28.5" BALL

REF GAMES (ATHLETE CAN REF W/ADULT)

KEEP SCORE

CANNOT STEAL THE BALL IN THE BACKCOURT-FALL BACK TO 3/4 Line

3 POINT SHOTS ARE ALLOWED

FOUL SHOTS TAKEN – All players must start on the foul line (subject to ability player will not be penalized for being over the line after shot is taken)

PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN AT SCORER’S TABLE

15 POINT RULE (clock will stop for injuries, timeouts, and foul shots)

4 (7 MINUTE) QUARTERS

3 MINUTE OT WITH ONE TIMEOUT RUNNING TIME CLOCK STOPS FOR INJURIES, TIMEOUTS, AND FOUL SHOTS

****Equal Playing Time (EPT) is defined as each player must sit out 7 minutes and play at least 9 minutes.  Certain situations may occur where playing time needs to be adjusted. I.e. Injury, players absent.