Game Rules

PRE-GAME

Teams may start with a minimum of 4 players during game time. If less than 4 players, team will be considered Default. Forfeit will be called if team is late 3 minutes after tip-off.
All teams should wear uniform at all times. A technical foul will be issued to the player not in uniform and penalty - 2 free throw plus possession of the ball will be awarded to the other team.

GAME

Two (2) twenty (20) minute halves running time except for the last two (2) minutes of the 2nd half. The clock will stop with each dead ball.
Two (2) twenty (20) seconds time out per half. There will be no carry over of timeout.

OVERTIME

In case of a tie after regulation time has expired, there will be a two (2) 3-minute overtime period.
If no winner emerges after two (2) overtime periods, the first team to score a point during the 2nd OT periods will be the winner (sudden death rule).
One time out allowed per OT, no carry over of timeouts.

FOULS / SUBSTITUTIONS

A seventh team foul places the opposing team in a bonus free-throw (1 on 1) situation.
A 10th team foul places the opposing team in a bonus 2 free throw , penalty situation.
A player is disqualified or "fouls out" after committing five (5) personal fouls.
Unlimited substitutions are allowed during dead-ball situations (fouls, timeouts, violations, and after made baskets in the final two minutes).
Coaches must signal the scorer’s table and wait for the referee’s acknowledgment before substitutes enter.
Free throws: Substitutions may not replace the designated shooter and are allowed only after the final free throw.
Jump balls: Substitutes may not replace designated jumpers until the next dead-ball opportunity.
Injuries: Injured players must be replaced immediately and may not return until the next legal substitution opportunity. If the injured player is the free-throw shooter, the coach selects a replacement from players on the court.
All substitutions must occur before the ball becomes live; illegal subs may result in a delay-of-game or technical foul.

TECHNICAL FOULS

Unsportsmanlike conduct: arguing with officials, taunting opponents, disrespectful gestures
Delay of game: interfering with the ball after a made basket, throwing the ball away
Administrative issues: calling too many timeouts, having too many players on the court
Illegal Actions: Touching the ball when not in play, kicking the ball or illegal substitutions

PENALTIES AND EJECTIONS

Excess Timeout: A technical foul is assessed if a team requests a timeout when they have none left.
Advancing the Ball: During the final two (2) minutes of the second half or overtime, a team in possession may advance the ball to half-court following a charged timeout.
Penalty: One free throw awarded to the opposing team (any player can shoot) and position of the ball.
Ejection: A player or coach is automatically ejected after receiving two (2) technical fouls in one game
Double Technical: If both teams commit technical simultaneously (e.g. a verbal altercation), they are recorded but cancel each other out, with no free throws of ejection unless one party's action was severe.

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