GAME RULES

Basketball BC would like to emphasize that the rules of play are to be strictly followed by all coaches, and failure to do so may result in game forfeiture. Rules concerns should be brought to the attention of the on-site coordinator. The process is as follows:

1. A verbal warning will be given.
2. A second offense is an automatic bench technical foul. The opposing team is granted a free throw and the ball back.
3. A third offense bench technical foul may result in ejection and forfeiture

It is vital that coaches respect one another and abide by the same rules.  We are relying on coaches to self-enforce, with the support of the on-site coordinator. We hope coaches will set a good example for their athletes, and that we can all practice fair play. Please read the rules carefully and do your best to practice and implement them throughout the season.

The Fall BYBL 2021-22 season shall follow FIBA rules and regulation

• Four 8 minute stop time quarters will be played, and a 2 minute overtime if neccesary
• The last 2 minutes of 4th quarter will be stop time after a made basket
• 4 minute half time 
• A 30-second shot clock will be in effect or referee silent count if equipment malfunctions
• The 10-second half-court rule is in effect
• Teams are granted 2 time-outs in the 1st half, 3 time-outs in the 2nd, 1 time-out in overtime
• Foul out will take place at 5 fouls (Player Technical and Personal)
• All other rules will be standard FIBA 

MODIFIED FIBA RULES
If any of the modified FIBA rules are violated the same action will take place (1. WARNING 2. TECHNICAL 3. POSSIBLE EJECTION OR FORFEITURE)

FULL COURT PRESS:

• Teams may play a full-court person to person press in the U11, U12 and U13 BYBL.
• The inbounder must be guarded at all times (not behind the first line of the offense or facing the opposite direction of the inbounder)
• Teams may not play a zone defense
• Teams may not trap
• Teams may not full-court press if the team is in the lead by 15 point
  • They must retreat to half court on all made baskets 
  • They must retreat if a defensive rebound takes place during their possession

Long Term Athlete Development at the U11, U12, and U13 level - the focus is primarily fundamental and technical skill development with a lesser focus on strategy and tactics.

ZONE DEFENSE:

• Zone defense is not permitted in the U11, U12 and U13 BYBL.
• The defense must be person to person the entire game.

DOUBLE TEAMS:

• Double-teaming and trapping are not permitted in the U11, U12, and U13 BYBL.
• Each player must guard one person at a time. 
• In a scenario where help is needed the following may apply:
  • In the half-court, help-side defense (2 passes away) may fully step in on a drive or attack to the basket. They must recover back on to their check or the team must appropriately rotate to another check. 
  • In the half-court, deny defense (1 pass away) may only stunt and recover practicing basic person to person defense. 
• In the half-court, If the defensive player turns his back completely to guard the player with the ball (who is fully guarded by his teammate) then this will be considered a double team

SUBSTITUTIONS

• In the first 3 quarters, each team must substitute at the nearest stop in play to the 4:00 minute mark
• In the fourth quarter and overtime, substitutions will be at the discretion of the coach
• If a player is in foul trouble they may be subsituted out of the game. Foul trouble is described as follows:
  • 2 fouls in the 1st quarter
  • 3 fouls in the 2nd quarter
  • 4 fouls in the 3rd quarter 
• If a player is substituted due to foul trouble and they played half or more (2:00 or more minutes) of their shift they may not resume the game until their next shift.

If you have any questions or would like any clarifications please contact the League Director.