Basic Rules
We will use NFHS high school rules for all games. You can buy a copy here, if you are interested. Assume any rules not listed below are identical to a high school game.Round Rock Rules
Following are highlights/excerpts from the Round Rock Youth Basketball League Rules. You can find a complete copy on the Parks & Rec Downloads page.Uniform and Equipment
- Players and coaches must be in current [jerseys/shirts] provided by the league in order to participate in games.
- No jewelry may be worn during games.
- Intermediate Boys use the official regulation size (29.5") basketball, shoot at a regulation basket, and use regulation court markings for free throws, 3-pointers, etc.
Volunteers
- Each team must provide a volunteer timekeeper/scorekeeper at each game. The volunteer must be at least 18 years old, and cannot be a coach. Volunteers are not allowed to use personal electronic devices during the game.
Game Time
- Intermediate Boys play 8-minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime.
- Clock does not stop on dead balls, except:
- Free throws;
- Team/official time outs; and
- During the last minute of the half (see Point Spread Rule).
- A single 3-minute overtime will be played if tied at the end of regulation.
- Each team gets 2 time outs per half.
Playing Time
- Coaches may freely substitute throughout the game.
- All players must receive a minimum of 8 minutes during the game, including a minimum of 2 minutes in the first half.
- A player is disqualified on his 5th foul. Personal and technical fouls both count toward disqualification.
Defense
- Full court press is allowed at all times (see Point Spread Rule)
- Man and zone defenses are allowed at all times
Point Spread Rule
- Applies when a team is ahead by at least 15.
- Running clock at the end of the half
- No full court press by the team with the lead
- If point spread returns to less than 15, we return to normal rules
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