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Bulldogs Sports Complex
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Bulldogs Youth League Guidelines
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Grades 3-4 (Boys & Girls)
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Equipment & Court Specs
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Size of BallHeight of BasketSize of Court3PT LineDistance of Free-Throw Line
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Boys and Girls size 6 (28.5”)10'84'x50'High School15'
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Timing
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Game LengthClock StoppageTime Between HalvesExtra PeriodsBackcourt TimelineShot Clock
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Two 16-minute halvesLast minute of each half & all Free Throws2 minutes1st OT: 2 minutes 2nd OT: Sudden Death (first point)10 secondsNot applicable
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Structure
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ScoringTimeouts5 Seconds Closely GuardedTeam Foul BonusIndividual Foul LimitShooting Fouls
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Free Throw: 1 pointThree 45-second timeouts are permitted for the whole game.Only when the offensive player is holding the basketball10 team fouls in each half results in a free throw penalty (2 shots)Players are disqualified after 5 personal fouls All 2 pt field goal shooting fouls will result in 2 free throw attempts
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All Field Goals: 2 pointsOne 60-second timeout is given for any extra period.All 3 pt field goal shooting fouls will result in 3 free throw attempts
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Field goal outside of 3-point arc: 3 pointsAll "And 1" shooting fouls will result in the appropriate points and 1 free throw attempt
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Game Tactics/Roster
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Set DefensePressing DefenseDouble-Team
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Only player-to-player defense throughout the competition (no zone)Player-to-player defense may be extended full court in the final 4 minutes of 2nd half and all of extra periodNo Double-Team is allowed throughout the competition
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Leading team may not extend the defense over half court when leading by 15 points or moreHelpside defensive rotation is allowed on dribble drives into the paint. Once the ball is picked up, all players must return to palyer-to-player defense.
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Any rule or conflict not listed will refer to the discretion of the referees on site
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