BASKETBALL RULES
This is SOA's (standard of Athletics) most developmental league for ages 5 years to 7 years old. Our volunteer coaches understand that this opportunity is your child's first formal introduction into team sports and will demonstrate the upmost sincerity while coaching. At this level the games have loose rules to allow the players to get a feel for what the game of basketball is. One coach from each team is allowed the opportunity to step onto the court and guide players through further instruction for where they need to be. Please see the list below for all Standard of Athletic official 6U rules.
6U RULES
Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Junior ball (27.5 in.).
Goal height is 8.5ft.
No lane violations.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
Free throw is 8ft from basket. Player may land over line (JUMP not STEP OVER).
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Game length is (4) 8 minute quarters.
Stealing is only allowed off of passes. The player may not strip the ball or take it from the offenses hands. However, players are allowed to deflect a pass.
shooting of 1 and 1 at 7 team fouls and shooting of 2 at 10 team fouls
Only man to man defenses are allowed (NO Zone Defense). Double team is allowed in the paint ONLY.
No reaching allowed. Must guard with arms up, hands out.
No full court defense allowed.
Defense must back up to the half court line.
Clock runs 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 NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE ON DEAD BALLS. NO STALLING ON OFFENSE IN THE BACK COURT.
Players foul out on the 5th foul.
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an ejection. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball.
One coach from each team is allowed on the court during the game to instruct the players only if they do not interfere with game, other coaches, or refs.
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/she must remain seated for the rest of the game.
6U RULES
Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Junior ball (27.5 in.).
Goal height is 8.5ft.
No lane violations.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
Free throw is 8ft from basket. Player may land over line (JUMP not STEP OVER).
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Game length is (4) 8 minute quarters.
Stealing is only allowed off of passes. The player may not strip the ball or take it from the offenses hands. However, players are allowed to deflect a pass.
shooting of 1 and 1 at 7 team fouls and shooting of 2 at 10 team fouls
Only man to man defenses are allowed (NO Zone Defense). Double team is allowed in the paint ONLY.
No reaching allowed. Must guard with arms up, hands out.
No full court defense allowed.
Defense must back up to the half court line.
Clock runs 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 NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE ON DEAD BALLS. NO STALLING ON OFFENSE IN THE BACK COURT.
Players foul out on the 5th foul.
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an ejection. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball.
One coach from each team is allowed on the court during the game to instruct the players only if they do not interfere with game, other coaches, or refs.
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/she must remain seated for the rest of the game.