LOU ATHANAS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
3rd & 4th 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
FULL COURT PRESS LAST 3 MIN OF 4TH QTR (UNLESS 15 PT GAME)
CANNOT STEAL THE BALL IN THE BACKCOURT-FALL BACK TO3PT ARC
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.