Kindergarten

 

Hoop Height: 7ft

Basketball Size: 27.5

 

At this age, most kids are playing basketball for the very first time. Therefore rules and calling fouls is pretty much non-existent. Leniency to the players, but reminders of the rules are given out. 

 

There is NO stealing off the dribble. Players can steal off the pass.

 

To block a shot 2 feet must be on the ground and the player's hands up. There is no jumping up to swat a shot.

 

Traveling & Double Dribbling

Reminders to dribble the ball. Traveling is not called at this age.

 

Out of bounds

If the ball goes out of bounds please make sure the ball is taken back out and passed back in. Coaches can regulate when turnovers are necessary versus just a simple mistake that can go back to the player. 

 

Shooting Foul

If a player is fouled while shooting, the ball is given back to the player to take a free shot. After they shoot from the spot of the foul it is a live ball. 

 

1st - 2nd Grade

 

Hoop Height: 7.5ft

Basketball Size: 27.5

 

There is NO stealing off the dribble. Players can steal off the pass.

 

To block a shot 2 feet must be on the ground and the player's hands up. There is no jumping up to swat a shot.

 

Traveling & Double Dribbling

Players are reminded to dribble the ball. Traveling or double dribbling is only called if it is extensive. For example a good 5 or so steps without dribbling. If this happens more than twice with the same player then treat it as a turnover.

 

Out of bounds

If the ball goes out of bounds, the ball is taken back out and passed back in. 

 

Shooting Foul

If a player is fouled while shooting, the ball is given back to the player to take a free shot. After they shoot from the spot of the foul it is a live ball. 

 

3rd-4th Grade

 

Hoop Height: 8.5 ft

Basketball Size 28.5

 

There is NO stealing off the dribble. Players can steal off the pass.

 

To block a shot 2 feet must be on the ground and the player's hands up. There is no jumping up to swat a shot.

 

Traveling & Double Dribbling

Players are reminded to dribble the ball. Traveling or double dribbling is only called if it is extensive. For example a good 5 or so steps without dribbling. If this happens more than twice with the same player then treat it as a turnover.

 

Out of bounds

If the ball goes out of bounds, the ball is taken back out and passed back in. 

 

Shooting Foul

If a player is fouled while shooting, the ball is given back to the player to take a free shot. After they shoot from the spot of the foul it is a live ball.