BASKETBALL RULES
This is SOA's (standard of Athletics) third developmental league for ages 9 years to 11 years old. This is the first intermediate level that SOA offers also with two divisions (Beginner and Advanced). At this level the teams work on offensive and defensive concepts and ball movement while honing their own person individual skills. These games are played with UIL officiating so all fouls will be called. Players will get their first introduction of what club basketball and school basketball life will be like. This age group has the widest range of disparity in skill amongst our players. Please see the list below for both Beginner and Advance rules.
10UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Compact ball (28.5in).
Goal height is 10ft.
Three second lane violations will be called.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
Free throw is from 15ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Game length (4) 10 minute quarters.
Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER, THE CLOCK WILL START ON ALL INBOUNDS.
Players foul out on the 5th foul.
Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team foul per half.
No stalling or isolation plays. 5 seconds to begin to advance ball past the half court line. 1st isolation violation is a warning, 2nd is technical foul charged to head coach.
Man to man and Zone defense are allowed.
full court press is allowed.
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and player must sit the remainder of the game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball.
Only THREE coaches allowed on the bench with players. TWO must be seated at all times. ONE assistant coach & ONE sportsmanship advisor/team parent. If the head coach is assessed or indirect tech foul he must remain seated for the rest of the game.
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
10UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Compact ball (28.5in).
Goal height is 10ft.
Three second lane violations.
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
Free throw is from 15ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
Each player is required to play a minimum of 10 minutes in each game. Each player must play in both halves of the game.
Game length (4) 10 minute quarters.
Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls, and LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER. Clock will begin on all touched inbound balls.
No stalling or isolation plays. 10 seconds to begin to advance ball past the half court line. 1st isolation violation is a warning, 2nd is technical foul charged to head coach. Except for the last 2 minutes of the game (stalling allowed).
Players foul out on the 5th foul.
Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team fouls per half.
Man to man, Zone defense and full court press is allowed.
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and player must sit remainder of game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball.
Only THREE coaches allowed on the bench with players. TWO must be seated at all times. If the head coach is assessed an indirect tech foul he must remain seated for the rest of the game.
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.