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1. Pregame Warm-Up

Standard warm-up time: 5 minutes, unless the previous game ends within 3 minutes of scheduled game time.
If the previous game ends within 3 minutes of scheduled start, warm-up will be capped at 2 minutes.
All teams must have assistant coaches, scorers, and players ready to begin immediately when called.

Division	Game Format	Clock Rules	Halftime	Timeouts
Freshman	2 × 20-min halves	Running time	2 minutes	2 per half
Sophomore	2 × 20-min halves	Clock stops last 2 min. unless up 20+	2 minutes	2 per half
Juniors	2 × 20-min halves	Clock stops last 2 min. unless up 20+	2 minutes	2 per half
Pros	2 × 20-min halves	Clock stops last 2 min. unless up 20+	2 minutes	2 per half

All players must play at least half the game (Freshman–Senior).
Substitutions occur every 4-5 minutes (stoppage for substitutions only; roughly a 10-second restart window)
Coaches may not delay play during substitution periods—possession awarded to the opposing team if delay occurs.
No player may play 3 consecutive shifts, except when teams have only 5–6 players.
Adjusted shift rules apply if the team has less than 10 players (see “Roster Scenarios” below).
Rotations must be sumbitted prior to game at table or there will be technical free throws awarded and the other team will start with the ball

Players	Rotation Rule
9 players	4 different players play an additional shift
8 players	All 8 play an additional shift
7 players	5 players play 6 shifts, 2 play 5 shifts
6 players	Coach may sub more frequently; no player sits twice before another sits once
5 players	Players may play entire game as necessary

Injury, late arrivals, or foul-outs are treated according to normal substitution guidelines for reduced rosters.

Man-to-man defense only.
No zone defense.
Defenders must be within 6 feet of their assigned player when inside the three-point arc or foul line extended.
Third illegal defense = 1 penalty point to opponent + retained possession (each following infraction same).

Man press allowed full court, but no zone presses.
Equal number of defenders and offensive players must be in the backcourt during pressure.
Trapping is allowed anywhere, at any time, but not permitted when leading by 20 or more points.
No pressing allowed when up 15 points

Any defensive style allowed (man, zone, trap, press).
Teams may not press while leading by 20 points (may resume if lead reduced to 14).

Division	Press Rules
Freshman	No full-court press; half-court man-to-man only
Sophomore	Standard middle School Rules; no press when up by 20
Junior	Standard high school rules; no press when up by 20
Senior/Pro	Standard high school rules; no press when up by 20

Only the Head Coach may stand, address referees, or call timeouts.
Assistant coaches must remain seated and silent during play except when managing the bench.
Head Coach with 1 technical foul = suspended remainder of game.
Head Coach with 2 technicals in a season = suspended for that game + next game.
3 technicals = 1-year suspension.

1 technical foul = suspension remainder of game (or next game if late).
2 technicals in a season = 2-game suspension (carries over to next season if applicable).
3 technicals in a season = 10-game suspension (possible ban).
Throwing a punch =Lifetime ban; coach suspended 1 game.

Unruly behavior = ejection from gym.
Parent technical = ejection remainder of game; if unidentified, coach ejected.
3 total parent technicals in a game = team forfeits.

Players play. Parents cheer. Coaches coach. Referees ref.
Coaches are accountable for the conduct of their players, parents, and assistants both on court and on school grounds.
No team may win by more than 30 points. If up by 20+, involve all players in scoring opportunities.
Coaches must report misconduct to the league administration.
Violations of fair play may result in suspension or team disqualification from playoffs.