BASKETBALL RULES
This is SOA's (standard of Athletics) second developmental league for ages 7 years to 9 years old. Still considered the beginner stage with two divisions (Beginner and Advanced). At this level the games are played with a little more competitive as this is the full sport of basketball with minimum modifications. Our teams at this level have a better grasp of the sport and its overall rules. Coaches are able to hold more formal practices and run plays / drills that suit the teams ability. At this age your child will truly begin to develop skills and footwork appropriate to what's seen on TV. Please see the list below for both Beginner and Advance rules.
8UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Junior ball (27.5 in.).
Goal height is 10ft for 8U.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
Three second lane violations will be called.
Free throws are allowed from free throw line or 8ft from the basket.
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Game length (4) 8-minute quarters 8U.
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 NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE ON DEAD BALLS. NO STALLING IN BACK COURT.
Players foul out on the 5th foul.
shooting of 1 and 1 at 7 team fouls and shooting of 2 at 10 team fouls
Stealing is only allowed off of passes or in paint touches. The defensive player may not strip the ball or take it from the offenses hands. However, players are allowed to deflect a pass.
Only Man Defense is allowed (NO Zone Defense). Double team is allowed in the paint ONLY.
No reaching allowed outside the paint. Must guard with arms out, and hands up, unless in deny.
No full court defense allowed.
Defense must back up to the half court line.
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin. 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.
8UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Compact ball (28.5 in.).
Goal height is 10ft for 8UA.
Three second lane violations will be called.
Only two timeouts allowed per half.
SUBSTITUTION RULES: EACH PLAYER MUST PLAY 10 MINUTES PER GAME.
Man to man defense, zone defense, and full court press is allowed.
Stealing is allowed.
Free throws are allowed from free throw line. Players may not land over line.
Game length (4) 8 minute quarters (8UA).
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.
Players foul out on the 5th foul.
Clock will start on all inbound plays once the ball is touched.
Shooting of 1 and 1 is allowed at the 7th foul. After the 10th team foul, two shots will be awarded to the opposing team.
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.
Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and the player must be seated 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.