• 30-35 min running clock.
• Games will consist of two halves, approximately 15 – 18 min long. Teams will make the appropriate substitutions at the designated time. The substitution rotation will be per the published MBYB substitution pattern. The time allowed for these substitutions will be 30 seconds and will be strictly enforced.
• Half-time is 1 minute.
• The clock will be stopped for all dead ball situations in the final minute of the 2nd half. The clock will be continuous if a team is up by 12 or more points.
• Overtime will be sudden death.
• The basket height will be ten (10) feet and the ball will be 28.5"
• The free throw will be the regulation free throw line for 5th and 6th grade but can jump across on the shot without penalty.
• 3rd and 4th grade will shoot from the 13 feet line if needed.
• Free throws/Shooting Fouls = 1 shot for 2 points.
• Each team will receive two 30-second timeouts per game.
• No pressing until the last minute of the game.
• All Man-to-Man defense. Teams will not play zone defense in this league.
• The purpose of this league is for student-athletes to learn the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on FUN!
• Substitution Pattern (based on an 8-man roster)