Plainview Unit: Nassau County Police Activity League

NASSAU COUNTY
PAL
POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE
PLAINVIEW UNIT
BASKETBALL RULES
JUNIOR DIVISION
(5 AND 6 GRADES)
TH TH
General
Revised 1/2008
The main objective of this division is to continue to build on the
fundamentals of the previous divisions. The rules will change to allow for
more open play on the court. Our goal is still to stress the basic
fundamentals of basketball.
It is important to stress the learning and skill improvement aspects of this
division. Teams in this division will be chosen by a rating system. Teams will
consist of players selected by coaches through a draft. NO TRADES WILL
BE ALLOWED! Assistant coaches will be exempt from above ONLY if
ratings are consistent with a well-balanced team. All players registering late
will be rated and placed on a team so long as team balance can be
maintained.
Referees will be assigned and they will be encouraged to call all appropriate
fouls. League standings will be kept and there will be playoffs in this
division. A regular size basketball will be used at all times. Trophies will be
given to ALL players.
Preliminary
1. HOME TEAM - The home team will be the first team indicated on the
game schedule. Example: 21 vs. 22 - Team 21 is the home team and
team 22 is the away team.
HOME TEAM: Keeps the official book
AWAY TEAM: Keeps the official clock unless the referee does so.
2. TIME CLOCK - Clock will stop on all whistles. Stoppages will include foul
shots, time outs and out of bounds. Clock starts when the ball touches an
inbounds player.
3. GAME TIME - Four 7 minute quarters. Two minute break after the first
and third quarters. Five minute break at halftime.
4. TIME OUT - Each team will be allowed four time outs per game. Time
can be called by a player whose team has possession or by either team
on a dead ball. Time outs can be used at anytime and are not restricted to
any particular half, e.g., a coach can used all 4 timeouts in the second half
or use 1 in the first half and 3 in the second half.
5. JUMP BALL - At the start of each game and any overtime period.
Thereafter, alternate side-out starting with the team that loses the initial
jump ball.
6. OVERTIME - Games cannot end in a tie. Overtime will consist of a three-
minute period with one time out each. The third overtime period will be
sudden death (first team to score wins).
7. PLAYING TIME - Each player must play at least TWO FULL QUARTERS
without substitution. Free substitution is allowed in the fourth quarter for
all players that have played required time. If the fourth quarter is the
second full quarter for a player, he must play the entire quarter without
substitution. All other players may be freely substituted. If a team has 7
or more present for a game, no player will play more than 3
quarters (this includes players that are late). A player may sit out two
consecutive quarters, e.g., play the 1st and 4th quarters.
Revised 1/2008
8. LATE / INJURED PLAYER - If a player sustains an injury that draws
blood, he must be removed from the game. A 1-minute official’s timeout
will be taken. If the bleeding is not stopped a player with the least
playing time must replace him. If a player arrives during the first quarter
he must play 2 full shifts. If a player arrives during the second quarter he
must play 1 full quarter. However, before a player plays an entire game a
late player must get all his regular playing time.
RULES OF PLAY
1. ONE ON ONE - Defensively, each player will match up with one
opposing player and will guard only that player. The defensive player
must remain within 6 feet of the offensive player that he is guarding.
* * * NO ZONE DEFENSE * * *
2. NO DOUBLE TEAMING - A defensive player may "reach" for the ball

of another player other than the one he is guarding. He must:
a. Remain within 6 feet of his player
b. Not turn his attention from his player to the one with the ball.
Penalty – 1 warning then 1 technical foul shot and retains possession.
3. SWITCHING - If a defensive player is blocked, screened or picked he
may switch and guard the player blocking him while his teammate picks
up the one with the ball. The key element is maintaining a one on one
situation.
4. NO ZONE OFFENSE- Do not position weaker players in corners or out

of play to force a one on one or two on two situations with stronger
players. All players must be involved in the game. Penalty; one warning
then one technical foul shot and loss of possession.
5. DROP BACK - Once a rebound is secured the defense must drop back
beyond the mid-court line. Penalty; one warning then one technical foul
shot and offense retains possession.
6. 3 SECOND RULE - No offensive player may remain in the key area for
3 seconds.
7. FULL COURT PASSES - A player must attempt to dribble down court

before attempting a "fast break" pass. Outlet passes after a rebound
may not go beyond mid-court.
8. BACK COURT - Offensive players have ten seconds to cross the mid-
court line and may not pass or return the ball back over half court.
However, the ball may be passed backcourt from out of bounds.
9. SIDELINE - Offensive players have 5 seconds to inbound the ball.
Defensive player may not extend his hands past the out of bounds to
block the ball. They may not dribble before putting ball in play.
10. PERSONAL FOULS – Each player can commit 5 personal fouls – on

the fifth foul he will be out of the game. Exception – When there are only
Revised 1/2008
5 players remaining and one commits his fifth foul, the following will
occur: (a) He will continue to play. In addition to penalty assessed, one
technical shot will be taken each time this player commits a foul, and (b)
The technical shot will be taken before the penalty assessed.
11. FULL COURT PRESS - Will be permitted in the last quarter and
any overtime period of a game. One defensive player for each
offensive player matched man to man in the backcourt. All other times
defensive players must drop back after loss of possession. However, no
full court press will be permitted by a team that is ahead by 10
or more points.
12. TEAM FOULS - Each team is allowed six team fouls per half. On
the seventh team foul a bonus free throw "one and one" will be taken.
13. FREE THROW – Taken from the foul line. Shooter may carry
over the foul line after the release of the ball but may not carry over for
the purpose of running in for a rebound. The ball must touch the rim on
the shot attempt – if it does not, possession changes to the other team.
DEFINITIONS & OTHER

1. PERSONAL FOUL - When one player makes illegal contact with another.
Example - reaching, hacking, swinging elbows, pushing with the hands,
shoving with the body and reaching over the back.
2. TECHNICAL FOUL - (other than previously mentioned) Players, coaches

or spectators may not disrespect officials in word or gesture, use
profanity, bait an opponent or engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct. If
this occurs a technical foul will be assessed against the offending team.
Penalty: Two free throws AND loss of possession. If a second such
foul occurs the offending person will be EJECTED from the gym.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN A FORFEITURE AND
DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
3. SCOREKEEPER - Each team should provide a scorekeeper and sit
together to avoid any disputes. If a dispute should arise that cannot be
resolved between scorekeepers the referee will go by the official home
scorebook. The referee is not responsible for keeping score or keeping
fouls so scorekeepers should check with each other after each quarter.
4. WINNING COACH – Call-in or e-mail scores to Division Director so that
standings can be kept up to date and accurate.
********************************************************The above rules are

based on the "official high school" rules. We have altered some to ensure
total participation by all players and to promote safety and fair play for all.
Shake hands after each game and always display good sportsmanship. Good
luck and have a good season.
Revised 1/2008

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2. NO DOUBLE TEAMING - A defensive player may "reach" for the ball

4. NO ZONE OFFENSE- Do not position weaker players in corners or out

7. FULL COURT PASSES - A player must attempt to dribble down court

10. PERSONAL FOULS – Each player can commit 5 personal fouls – on

DEFINITIONS & OTHER

2. TECHNICAL FOUL - (other than previously mentioned) Players, coaches

********************************************************The above rules are

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