League Rules

1. Court & Equipment
Hoop Height: 9 feet

Court Size: Regulation (94x50 feet)

Ball: Standard 29.5-inch men’s basketball

Three-Point Line: 19’9” (high school)

2. Team Composition
5 players must be on the court at all times (forfeiture if below 5)

Unlimited substitutions during dead balls

3. Game Duration
Four 10-minute quarters (clock stops on dead balls)

Halftime: 5 minutes

Overtime: 3 minutes (sudden death if still tied)

4. Scoring
2 points for field goals inside the arc, 3 points beyond

1 point per free throw

Dunking allowed

5. Gameplay Rules
Jump ball starts the game; possession alternates after tied-ups

Violations: Traveling, double dribble, backcourt violation, 3-second rule

Shot clock (if used): 24 or 30 seconds

6. Fouls & Defense
5 personal fouls per player (fouled out after 5)

Bonus: After 5 team fouls per quarter (1-and-1); after 7 (double bonus)

Man-to-man & zone defenses allowed