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Basketball Rules & Regulations

Written by Leigh Anna Hunt, 2015 House Rules

Picking Teams:. Shots are made from the free throw line for choosing teams. Either the first two players who make it are captains or the first 10 players who make it (5+5) are chosen to play.

Scoring:. Regular baskets are worth 1 point and three point shots are worth 2 points. Games are over when one team scores at least 15 points, or 11 points if others are waiting to play. When games are close, however, the winning team must win by two or more points.

Games:. For 4, 6, or 8 people only half the court is used and after each point the scoring team gets the ball again. For 10 or 12 people the full court is used and possession of the ball alternates after each point.

Checking the Ball:. For 4, 6, or 8 people only half the court is used the ball is thrown in from the the point line. For full court games the ball can either be thrown in from the end line after a point, or checked at the three point line after a violation. When throwing in the ball, the player cannot dribble or move but must pass first.

Court Lines & Markings

1.) Sidelines. Establish the size of the playing area, crossing over these lines results in the ball being awarded to the opposite team.

2.) Baseline/Endline. These lines also establish the size of the playing area and carry the same consequence as the sidelines when they are crossed.

3.) Midline. This line divides the course in half. Once the offense crosses the midline it becomes a boundary line reducing the offense’s playing area to half of the court.

4.) Three Point Line. Shots made from behind this line count for two points.

5.) Free Throw Line. Free throws are shot from this line, which is located 15 feet from the basket. Shots are made here for choosing teams. Either the first two players who make it are captains or the first 10 players who make it (5+5) are chosen to play.

6.) Free Throw Circles. The free throw shooter must remain inside of this circle during a free throw attempt.

7.) Lane Lines. Don’t worry about these this isn’t the NBA.

Ball Handling Violations

Walking/Travelling. Taking more than “a step and a half” without dribbling the ball OR moving your pivot foot once you've stopped dribbling the ball.

Carrying/palming. Dribbling the ball with the hand too far on the side of or under the ball.

Double Dribble. When a player dribbles the ball with both hands at the same time or picks up the ball and then dribbles the ball again.

Jump ball. When two or more players of the opposing team gain full possession of the ball at the same time. The ball is awarded to a different team on a rotating basis. Whichever team does not get the ball first has the possession for the first held ball.

Types of Fouls

Personal fouls: A type of illegal physical contact. When a foul occurs, the team being fouled gets the ball re-checked.  Hitting  Pushing  Slapping  Holding  Illegal screen: When a moving offensive player sticks out a limb and makes physical contact with a defender in an attempt to block the path of the defender.

Personal foul penalties: If a player is shooting while a being fouled, then that team gets the ball re-checked.

Charging. When an offensive player pushes or runs over a defensive player.

Blocking. When a defender does not establish his or her position in time to prevent an opponent's drive to the basket.

Flagrant foul. When violent contact is made with an opponent. This includes hitting, kicking, and punching.

Intentional foul. When physical contact is made with another player with no reasonable effort to steal the ball.

Technical foul. Involves the manners of the game i.e. foul language, obscenity, obscene gestures, etc.

Player Positions and Roles

1.) Point Guard. This position is responsible for bringing the ball down the court for the offense. This player is usually the shortest and the best ball handler. The point guard should remain near the top of the key during offensive play.

2.) Shooting Guard (Wing). This position is responsible for passing the ball and more importantly, shooting the ball. This player is usually the team’s best shooter.

3.) Small Forward (Wing). This position is responsible for scoring from both the inside and the perimeter. This player is usually agile and aggressive.

4.) Power Forward (Post). This player is responsible for scoring from the inside and rebounding as often as possible. This position is maintained by a player with both size and strength.

5.) Center Forward (Post). This player is usually the tallest on the team. In this position, the player uses size and pivot moves to make short shots from the inside.

References

"HoopTactics Basketball Basics." HoopTactics Basketball Basics. Hooptactics, 2013. Web. 29 June 2015. .

Phelps, Richard. "Understanding Player Positions in Basketball." For Dummies. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2015. Web. 29 June 2015. .