Ball Beyond Basketball League Rules
Rules and Exceptions
A. All games will be played under PIAA rules.
B. Exceptions Reminders and Clarifications to Federation\PIAA rules.
1. Two 20-minute halves – running clock until under a minute. Clock stops under a minute on every dead ball, foul or game adjustment.
2. Bonus Free Throws - Shoot One-and-One on the 7th team foul and Two shots on the 10th team foul.
3. Two Time-Outs per half and one additional Time-Out in any Overtime period. Time-Outs do NOT carry over from the 1st half to 2nd half or into any overtime period.
4. Each player is allowed six personal fouls.
5. The initial overtime period is 2 minutes long. After the first OT, additional OT's are 1 minute long. After the 2nd OT, coaches and Officials may agree to end the game as a tie - this usually occurs with the younger teams.
6. Only the head coach may stand and is restricted to an area covering the length of the bench from the first to last seat. Do not block the scorekeeper’s vision. All assistant coaches and bench players must remain seated except during time outs and between periods.
7. Head coach, not an assistant, may request a time out, but the time out is granted only when a referee acknowledges the request.
8. During free throws, players along the lane can enter the free throw lane after the ball is released by the shooter. However, the shooter and players not lined up in the lane positions must wait till the ball hits the rim. Exceptions: for 1st & 2nd graders, the Free Throw Shooter can shoot a foot or so in front of the free throw line; for 3rd, and 4th grade divisions, the free throw shooter must start behind free throw line and can “drift” over the foul line but cannot rush down the lane for rebound.
9. Teams may begin the game with four players, but the opponent can still play with five (their choice). Teams with less than 4 players will forfeit the game but can share players from the other teams in order to play a game.
II. Game Management Notes
A. Referees will use abbreviated mechanics to keep the game moving.
B. Substitutes must be beckoned into the game by referees. Substitutes will report to scorer’s table or a designated spot at half-court.
C. Taunting, profanity and “trash” talking will not be tolerated. Referees are not required to warn a player or coach before assessing a technical foul.
D. Fighting (includes pushing, kicking, etc.) is an automatic ejection and 1 game suspension. Second ejection for fighting is an automatic suspension from the league. (No refunds)
E. Pressing, free zone, and other defensive restrictions.
1. All games in ages 9 -10 and 11-13 cannot press until the last minute of each half. 13 -15 age group can press the entire game as the team sees fit.
F. Half-Time: All grade levels have a 3 to 5 minute half-time.
G. All players must wear their Ball Beyond Game Jersey to every Game which will be issued at our first week of practice.
III. Coaches Responsibilities
A. Coaches must carry a set of rules with them at games. It is suggested that both coaches meet briefly with referees prior to game for any questions or clarifications.
B. Coaches must supervise their team members before, during and after the game.
C. Coaches must supply their own basic first aid supplies, ice packs, towels, etc.
D. Coaches are to supply your own basketballs for warm-ups.
E. Water bottles and sports drinks are not permitted in some gyms. Gym supervisors will make coaches aware of rules at each gym.
F. We will have mandatory subs every 5 minutes to assure everyone gets an equal amount of time, in the second half under 6 minutes the Coach can sub how he sees fit.
G. Please clean up your bench area during and after the game.