Kindergarten–1st Grade Division (College Division)

• 4 vs. 4 (Full Court)

2nd–3rd Grade Division Rules (NBA Division)

• 5 vs. 5 (Full Court)

Offensive Rules

1. Hoops Height 
   • 7 Feet (College Division)
   • 8 feet (NBA Division).
     
     
2. Score will be kept. Volunteer will keep score and time.
   
   
3. Games: Two 12-minute halves, running clock.
   
   
   
   • 2-minute halftime
     
     
4. Clock stops for timeouts, injuries, or referee requests.
   
   
5. In the final minute (if lead ≤ 9 points), the clock stops for all dead balls.
   
   
6. No overtime; tied games end as official ties.
   
   
7. If a team leads by 20+ points, the score will freeze (game continues for development).
   
   
8. All players play at least 50% of the game.
   
   
9. One 1-minute timeout per half (not cumulative).
   
   
10. A youth-size basketball (27.5) will be used.
    
    
11. Jump ball starts the 1st quarter; alternating possession thereafter.
12. Coaches (max 2) may coach from the court during play. Encourage equal passing and ball-handling opportunities for all players. (College Division)
13. Coaches and refs should guide players throughout play to encourage learning.
    
    

Defensive Rules

1. Players assigned opponents via colored wristbands.
   
   
2. Only man-to-man defense allowed — no zone defense.
   
   
   • First offense: warning
     
     
   • Subsequent: technical foul
   • Players do not foul out — use fouls as teaching opportunities.
     
     
     
3. Defenders must stay within 6 feet of their player when inside the defensive zone (3-point line).
   
   
4. Help defense/double teams allowed inside the key only (max 2 defenders).
   
   
5. Half-court defense only — no full-court press.
   
   
6. No free throws.
   
   
   • Fouled shooters earn 1 point and possession.
     
     
7. 6+ fouls in a half → 1 point + possession to opponent.
   10+ fouls in a half → 2 points + possession.
   
   
8. No player fouls out — use fouls as teaching moments.
   
   
9. Technical fouls (player, coach, or fan) → 2 points + possession to opponent.
10.  No blocking shots or stealing directly from hands. (College Division)

11. No double-teaming.