Youth Tournament Rules
Clock
The game clock runs continuously and only stops in the following situations:
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During timeouts
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While shooting free throws
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During the last minute of the game on all dead ball situations
Defense
Man-to-man defense is played the entire game.
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Stealing the ball is allowed once it passes half-court.
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Teams are not allowed to pressure the ball full-court.
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After a made shot, a turnover, or a rebound, teams have to drop back to half-court and allow the ball to be dribbled down without pressure. Once the ball crosses half-court, the defense can guard the ball.
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Full court press is allowed in the last 2 minutes of the game.
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A team that's ahead by 10 points may not full-court press to extend their lead.
Fouls
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A player fouls out of the game when he's called for a 5th personal foul.
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Penalty free throws are awarded on the 7th team foul during each half.
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If a team commits 10 personal fouls in a half, the opposing team is awarded an automatic 2 free throws on each subsequent foul.
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Technical fouls count as a personal foul, a technical foul, and a team foul.
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All technical fouls result in 2 shots and possession of the ball in bounds.
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If a player or coach receives 2 technical fouls in any one game, they're ejected from the game and must leave the gym immediately.
Game length
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Two 18-minute halves. There will be a 3-minute half-time.