MLBL House League Rules
All National Federation of High School Basketball Rules will be in effect, with the following exception per grade level:
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Rule Variance |
2nd Grade |
3rd & 4th Grade |
5th & 6th Grade |
7th & 8th Grade |
High School |
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The following rule variances will be enforced by the game day officials: | |||||
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Rim Height |
8’ |
9’ |
10’ |
10’ |
10’ |
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Ball Size |
27.5” |
28.5” |
28.5” |
Boys: 29.5” Girls: 28.5” |
Boys: 29.5” Girls: 28.5” |
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Free Throw Line |
Relaxed (10’) |
Relaxed (12.5’) |
Relaxed (15’) |
Standard (15’) |
Standard (15’) |
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Length of each quarter |
10 min. running |
6 min. standard |
6 min. standard |
7 min. standard |
8 min. standard |
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Time outs: |
2 full per game |
3 full per game |
3 full per game |
3 full per game |
3 full per game |
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Substitutions:
*Note: Injury substitutions are exempt |
Only at a stopped play halfway through each quarter* |
Only at a stopped play halfway through each quarter* |
Standard substituting rules apply |
Standard substituting rules apply |
Standard substituting rules apply |
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Defense: |
Defensive players remain behind the 3-point arc area. Man defense only. |
Half court Man defense only. Help allowed only inside the paint. No double team outside of the paint area |
No defensive restrictions |
No defensive restrictions |
No defensive restrictions |
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Full-court pressure: |
None allowed |
Allowed in final minute of 4th Quarter & OT No press if team is ahead by 5+ |
Allowed in 2nd half of each game; No press if team is ahead by 10+ |
Allowed at all times except: No press if team is ahead by 15+ |
Allowed at all times except: No press if team is ahead by 20+ |
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Penalty for violations of Defense or Full Court pressure rule |
Warn and Instruct players only |
Warn and instruct as much as possible. Team technical issued at Ref’s discretion |
1st: Warning 2nd: Warning 3rd: Team Technical |
1st: Warning 2nd: Warning 3rd: Team Technical |
1st: Warning 2nd: Warning 3rd: Team Technical |
| Overtime Period | No Overtime |
1st OT: 3 min. 2nd OT: 1 min 3rd OT: Sudden Death |
1st OT: 3 min. 2nd OT: 1 min 3rd OT: Sudden Death |
1st OT: 3 min. 2nd OT: 1 min 3rd OT: Sudden Death |
1st OT: 3 min. 2nd OT: 1 min 3rd OT: Sudden Death |
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Overtime Substituion and Playing time: Playing time rules apply to regulation time and it is assumed that the playing time has been satisfied prior to the Overtime period(s). Playing time is not tracked during the OT period(s) Coaches may substitute at a stoppage of play per VHSL rules during the OT periods. Due to time constraints, no additional timeouts are granted. Any timeouts left over from regulation may be used. | |||||
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The following playing time rules are based on regulation play and will be enforced by league Administrators. Game day officials are not responsible for enforcing the playing time rules, and coaches should address complaints to their division commissioner within 48 hours of the game. | |||||
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Minimum Playing Time Per Player: |
50% of game, 20 minutes of play |
50% of game 12 minutes of play |
50% of game 12 minutes of play |
50% of game 14 minutes of play |
50% of game 16 minutes of play |
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Maximum Playing Time Per Player: Exception: when a team has less than 7 players |
75% of game, 30 minutes play |
75% of game 18 minutes of play |
20 minutes of play |
24 minutes of play |
28 minutes of play |
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Penalty for violation of playing time rules: |
1st: Warning 2nd: Forfeit game 3rd: Suspend coach |
1st: Warning 2nd: Forfeit game 3rd: Suspend coach |
1st: Warning 2nd: Forfeit game 3rd: Suspend coach |
1st: Warning 2nd: Forfeit game 3rd: Suspend coach |
1st: Warning 2nd: Forfeit game 3rd: Suspend coach |
