Bucyrus Area YMCA Basketball Rules

 

 

**Most rules will be the same as the OHSAA with the following exceptions:

 

  1. Each team will have three time outs per game. (one minute in length)

 

  1. All games will have four 8 minute quarters.

 

  1. The clock will be stopped at the four minute mark in each quarter to allow for substitutions.  However, play will continue until the first dead ball occurs.

 

  1. The game clock will run continuously except:                                                                                                     Bitty………………..clock will run entire game                                                                         Midget……………...foul shots                                                                                                          Gra-Y………………foul shots and last 2 minutes of each game.

                  ****Regulation time will exist for the last ten seconds of each quarter for all age groups.

 

  1. All players must participate in at least 2 full quarters.  In addition, all players must also sit one full quarter.  EXCEPTION – When teams have six or less players, the latter does not apply.  Each player must then sit at least half a quarter.  To enforce this substitution rule, play will be stopped for 30 seconds at each half quarter so coaches can substitute their players.  No subs will be allowed during any other time except for injuries.  It is the coaches’ responsibility to make sure all substitutions are correctly reported to the scorers table.  Coaches who repeatedly violate this rule will be reported to the league supervisor for appropriate action.

 

  1. FOULS:       Bitty…………….No foul shots are taken.  Fouls are not counted

                              Midget…………..Only two shot fouls are taken from the furthest yellow line.

                                                           Personal fouls are not counted.  

                              Gra-Y…………...OHSAA rules apply.  Double bonus does apply. 

                                                           Players are  allowed 6 personal fouls.  

NOTE:  While attempting a free throw, a player may allow his/her forward momentum to carry them over the foul line.  This will be allowed if the player releases the ball before his/her foot crosses the line.  The player must then refrain from attempting to rebound his/her missed shot until the ball touches the rim.  Players may attempt foul shots from the yellow line closest to the foul line.

 

  1. To de-emphasize competition, the score will not be kept for the Bitty and Midget programs.  In Gra-Y, if the score is tied at the end of regulation, there will be a two minute overtime.  Double over will not be played.

 

  1. All field goals are worth 2 points in bitty and midget.  Three pointers will be counted in Gra-Y.

 

  1. The over and back line is the second yellow line from the baseline.  The ten second line is the thick, yellow line in the middle of the floor.  The ten second line is also the line in which the players are supposed to “drop back” to when on defense.

 

  1. There is no back court guarding or pressing behind the over and back line.  Coaches are asked to emphasize this rule to their players.  EXCEPTION – For Gra-Y, teams are permitted to play full court, man-to-man defense in the fourth quarter only.  However, if a team is leading by ten or more points, they are prohibited from pressing.

 

  1. All teams must play man to man defense.  Players may double or triple team an opponent who is inside the free throw lane(paint) and has possession of the ball.  Players may also help a teammate who has lost his/her opponent.  Once the player has caught up with his/her opponent, they must either “switch” opponents or return to guarding their original opponent.

 

  1. If a player is not guarding his/her opponent according to the rules, a warning will be given to the coach.  If the same player violates the rule a second time, he/she will be removed from the game for the remainder of the half quarter.  Teams that continuously violate this rule will be penalized be awarding the offense one foul shot and possession of the ball.

 

  1. There will be one minute between quarters and a three minute half time.

 

  1. Five seconds in the lane for Midget and three seconds in the lane for Gra-Y will be called.

 

  1. The referee has control of the game!  His decisions are final.  If there is a disagreement about a rule interpretation (not a judgment call), the league supervisor can override the referee’s ruling.  If a problem exists with a referee, the coach shall approach the league supervisor, not the referee!

 

  1. All technical fouls result in two foul shots.  If a player or coach receives his/her second technical foul in a game the coach will be asked to leave the gym and the player will be benched for the remainder of the game.  If a problem arises with a coach or player having difficulty controlling themselves, both parties will meet with the league supervisor for further disciplinary action.  Coaches should always be a positive influence.

 

  1. The referee has the authority to send a player to the bench for a “cooling off” period if he/she feels the player is being disruptive or abusive during the game.  This “cooling off” period shall last, at a minimum, the remainder of that particular half quarter.

 

  1. Spectators who, in an un-sportsmanlike manner, yell out at the referee, player or coach, will be asked to leave the gym.  The league supervisor will enforce this.

 

  1. All coaches shall report to the league supervisor if a certain player has either quit the team or has not been showing up for games or practices.

 

  1. Ball will be in bounded at the half court after substitutions and to begin a new quarter.

 

  1. When players match up to begin game/quarter, coaches should match up kids with comparable talent level.

 

  1. Everyone, including the coaches, players, officials, and parents should always remember why we are here – for the kids!  The YMCA youth sports philosophy is fun, fitness, and maximum participation for all.  Kids and coaches want to win, that is fine.  Please remember our YMCA philosophy in trying to attain this goal.  Kids will miss shots, referees will miss calls, and coaches will make mistakes.  The bottom line is that if kids have fun while participating at the YMCA, they will more than likely continue to play at the next level (Jr. High).  If everyone keeps this philosophy in perspective, we will undoubtedly have a successful season.  Good luck and enjoy!