KANAWHA CITY BIDDY BASKETBALL

Instructional Division (PREK / K)

·         When we follow the Rules we learn more and have FUN!

·         When you hear the whistle- you freeze and become a statue. Listen!

·         When the coaches are talking, the players are not. No dribbling or causing distractions.

·         Listen very carefully to the directions.

·         Always do your best when trying new skills (“Practice sloppy – Play sloppy”).

·         Have fun while learning and trying new things… that’s why it’s called practice.

·         Cheer on and support your teammates. Talk nice to each other.

·         Respect your coaches.

·         Have FUN!!

1.       Kanawha City Biddy Basketball is an instructional league designed to introduce children to the game of basketball.

2.       Each Saturday we are practicing BEFORE THE GAME

3.       Each team will have the court for 55 minutes. The first 20 minutes each team will practice. The next 10 minutes we will call out each player by microphone where they run out on the court (focus on smiling faces 😊), the final 25 minutes the two teams will play a game.

4.       Visiting team will have the ball to start the game

5.       The game will consist of two – 10 minute halves with a halftime.  At halftime each player will shoot 2 free throws that will be added to the team score if made (this gives each child a chance to score = smiling faces 😊). Substitutions may be made during any dead ball.

6.       All players are required to play at least 5 minutes of each half. No players can play the entire game unless only 5 players are present.

7.       Personal fouls will not be recorded, so coaches please use your best judgment on when to sit players down when they are constantly fouling others. Travelling, double dribble, and all other violations will be called loosely, if called at all. There will not be a turnover on violations.

8.       Each team is allowed to have one coach on the court during the game. The coach will assist the game official in coordination of the game. Coaches must position themselves outside of the playing action. Coaches may physically move players into position prior to the ball crossing half court.

9.       No free throws will be shot due to the time associated in setting everyone up to take a free throw. If a player is fouled on a shot it is a dead ball out of bounds for the offensive team.

10.   There will be no three second violation for standing in the lane.

11.   No half-court or full-court pressing is allowed.

12.   Players who conduct themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner or receive a technical foul will be required to sit the rest of the game on the bench.

13.   Coaches and spectators who conduct themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner will result in a technical foul for their team.

14.   As a coach, you are responsible for your team's crowd and their actions.

15.   The program supervisor will make final determination on any rules or interpretation that may arise throughout the season.

16.   NO STEALING THE BALL FROM OPPONENT WHILE PLAYER IS ATTEMPTING TO DRIBBLE