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 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

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.