2019 Game Rules

Jr. League Games Rules for 2019: 1.      Regulation game - 4 – 20 minute quarters (may be modified due to larger B teams) a.      Each quarter running time with the last minute stop time. b.      B team will play 1st and 3rd periods c.       A team will play 2nd and 4th periods 2.      Overtime – 3 minutes for B team, followed by 3 minutes for A team a.      Each will consist of 2 minute running time with last minute stop time. b.      Fouls counts from 3rd period for B team and 4th period for A team will be used c.       1 additional timeout awarded to team for the Overtime 3.      Defense: a.      Man-to-man defense only – no zone b.      No double teaming on B’s 4.      ‘B’ team rules: a.      No backcourt defense throughout the game. b.      Pickup on defense will start at the yellow lines. c.       No 3 point shots (if made outside the 3-point arc – 2 points will be awarded) d.    Free throws - can jump over foul line (but not continue to basket for rebound) or stand 2 feet in front of the line. 5.      ‘A’ team rules: a.      Transition backcourt defense only until pressing is allowed. b.      Defensive team must pick-up at half court after made basket or dead ball (throw-in after foul or violation) c.       Pressing:                                                   i.      Pressing only for the last 10 minutes of the 4th period and in the A team overtime period.                                                 ii.      Cannot press if leading by 10 or more points 6.      General Rules: a.      No fast breaking (occurring after a rebound) when team is up by 15 points b.      Technical fouls:                                                   i.      1 technical foul – player is removed from the game for 5 minutes.                                                 ii.      2 technical fouls – player is ejected from game with an additional 1 game suspension. Sr. League: Games will consist of 4 8-minute quarters.  Man to man or zone defenses are allowed. Pressing is also allowed. A team ahead by 10 or more points will not be allowed to press. Games will start at approximately 7:30 (following Jr. Biddy game).