Rules: 6-7 Yr Olds
GENERAL
4-on-4 games
Modifications to equipment:
- Ball size: junior
- Court size: 60′ x 40′
- Goal Height: 8′
- Free Throw Line: 10′
Coaches may be on court and assist players vocally without causing interference
Maximum 8 players per team
Age determined as of Oct. 15
Minimum 20 min. playing time per game per player
TIME
Four 10-minute quarters
Running clock (no stoppage during timeouts)
Each team allowed one 30 sec. timeout per team per half
Cannot use timeout during last 2 min. of each half
SCORING
Each basket & free throw worth 2 pts.Free Throws
- Shooting foul = If missed shot, 1 free throw
- Non-shooting foul = After 7 team fouls in half, 1 free throw
Free Throw Shootoff during halftime
- Each player shoots 1 free throw worth 2 pts.
- Team with fewer players shoots extra to make up difference
Blowout Rule
- If 20 pt. lead or more at halftime, score cleared to 0-0
- Halftime free throws added to second half score
If tie score at end of game, no overtime
OFFENSE
Violations
Traveling and double dribble called if continuous
No lane violation
Substitutions scheduled at 5 min. mark (may be used at dead ball situations also)
DEFENSE
Must play man-to-man
No pressing
Defense must get back past half-court line
No double teaming
Disagreement with a rule infraction (not judgment call) must be presented respectfully by coach in following order:
- To referee between quarters or during timeout
- To gym director between quarters
Players may not dispute calls with officials or use offensive language
- First offense: warning to team
- Second offense: technical foul applied to team