BASKETBALL RULES

This is SOA's (standard of Athletics) oldest league for ages 14 years to 18 years old. This is the most advanced level that SOA offers. At this level the teams work on offensive and defensive concepts and ball movement while honing their own person individual skills. Furthermore these players have developed their skills to be competitive not just in their school or club sport but to also have the chance to compete at the college level. 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 to not only represent themselves but their families, friends and hometowns. Please see the list below for rules.

HS Rules

Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended.
Official size ball (29.5).
Goal height is 10ft.
Three second lane violation.
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. 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. 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 foul per half.
Man to man or zone defense is allowed.
Full court defense is allowed all game. 
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 see

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