BASKETBALL RULES

This is SOA's (standard of Athletics) fourth developmental league for ages 11 years to 12 years old. This is the second 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 at this level have dedicated themselves to being coachable and improving their skills even further. Please see the list below for both Beginner and Advance rules.

12UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES

Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Official ball (29.5in.).
Goal height is 10 ft.
Three second lane violations.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
Free throw is 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. 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. 
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.
Full court defense is allowed. 
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and player will be asked to 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.
 
12UA (Advanced/Club) RULES

Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Official ball (29.5).
Goal height is 10ft.
Three second lane violations.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Free throw is from 15ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
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. 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. 
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.
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 the 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.
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).
 
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels