Basketball Rules

Game Format

• Teams: 3 players on the court, up to 3 subs (max 6 players per roster).

• Court: Half-court, one basket.

• Ball Size: Size 7 (29.5”).

Scoring

• Inside the arc: 2 points

• Beyond the arc: 3 points

• Free throws: 1 point

• Free throw shot clock: 5 seconds to attempt.

Game Length

• 15-minute running clock

• Race to 21 points, win by 2

• If time expires, team in the lead wins.

Possession Rules

• Check ball at the top after dead balls.

• Clear beyond the arc after defensive rebounds, steals, and air balls before a shot attempt.

• Alternating possession after jump balls.

Shot Clock

• 15 seconds per possession

• Reset to 8 seconds after a defensive foul, kicked ball, or offensive rebound.

Fouls

• 6 team fouls = bonus (opponent shoots free throws).

• No personal foul limit, but excessive fouls = disqualification.

• Technical foul: 2 free throws + possession.

Substitutions

• Only during dead balls.

Overtime

• If tied after regulation:

  • First team to score 2 points wins.

  • Shoot-off determines first possession (each team picks a shooter; best of 1 from beyond the arc).