Decatur Family YMCA Basketball
Decatur Family YMCA Basketball Jr. NBA YMCA Program Rules by Age Division All YMCA rules are for the purpose of developing the athlete at the level of play that agrees with the mission of the Ymca & Jr. NBA. Providing a fun atmosphere that supports the positive development of the athletes is priority. The heart of these rules is help all young athletes focus on developing individual and team skills that progress with age. The calls of the referees will generally reflect these rules. No ref is perfect, but we expect that they do their best. We also expect all fans to respect the call of the referee which is final. Thank you for partnering with the Ymca in the development of young athletes. Thank you for respecting all league officials, volunteer coaches, and Ymca staff in the process.
U6 (4-5 years)
U8 (6-7 years)
U10 (8-9 years)
Players on Court
5v5
5v5
5v5
5v5
Players on Team
8-10 players
8-10 players
8-10 players
8-10 players
Junior
Junior
Intermediate
Intermediate Girls/ Official Boys
6' 6"
8 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Score Kept
No
Quarterly Scores Only
Yes
Yes
Standings
No
No
Yes
Yes
4 Six Minute Quarters
4 Six Minute Quarters
4 Eight Minute Quarters
4 Eight Minute Quarters
Ball Basket Height
Leangth of Game
Clock Stoppage
Running Clock
Running Clock
Running, stopping clock Running, stopping clock only during last 2 minutes during last 2 minutes of 2nd & of 2nd & 4th quarters. 4th quarters. On dead ball when team desiring substitution has posession.
On dead ball when team desiring substitution has posession.
Substitutions
When Needed
Time Outs
When Needed
When Needed
2 per half
2 per half
On Court/ Sidelines
Sidelines/ Edge of Court
Coach's Box
Coach's Box
Man to Man Only
Man to Man Only
Man to Man, Introduce Zone at Week 5
Man to Man and Zone
Yes
Yes
Coach Discretion
No
Yes
Yes
Coach Location Defense Wristbands
Stealing Off the Dribble
When Needed
U12 (10-11 years)
No Stealing off the dribble. No Stealing off the dribble. Defense must guard using Defense must guard using defensive stance only in order defensive stance only in order to deter opponent. Defense to deter opponent. Defense may intercept passes, rebound, may intercept passes, rebound, and go for any loose balls and go for any loose balls
Zone Defense
No
No
Only weeks 5-8
Yes
Full Court Press
No
No
Last 2 minutes of Game
Last 2 minutes of Game
Ten Second Rule
No
No
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Five Second Rule
No
No
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Traveling
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Double Dribble
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Lane Violation
No
No
Instructional
Instructional first 4 weeks
Over and Back Held Ball (Jump Ball) Fouls
Technical Fouls/ Behavior Violations
No
No
Instructional
Yes
Instructional
Instructional
Poession Arrow
Possession Arrow
Instructional
Instructional
Loss of Possesion
5 fouls
We expect that all YMCA Basketball players behave in a way that is caring, honest, respectful, and responsible. Flagrant fouling, unsportsman-like behavior, and overly aggressive play will be penalized. Penalizations may include 2 minute penalty for minor infractions. Major infractions will result in suspension and even dismissal from the league if needed. Excessive fouling in U10 may result in fouling out at referee discretion.
No
No
1 pt for shooting foul & possession. All players will shoot a free throw at halftime on both teams for a point.
Free Throw Distance
N/A
N/A
12 ft.
Mercy Rules
N/A
N/A
Score difference of +20 results in winning team needing to pass 5 times before they can shoot
Overtime
N/A
N/A
Additional OT of 4 minutes. If still tied, there will be a shoot out to the best out of 5.
Free Throws
Yes 15 ft.
We remind you that we expect good behavior by players, coaches, and spectators and will quickly penalize misconduct. Sportsmanship Rules will be enforced. YMCA CORE VALUES "CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY" Here at the YMCA, we care about your child. We care about their development as an athlete, but we also care deeply that all athletes grow in character throughout the season. The YMCA is all about community. So let's make it a good one! Meet the parent in the gym sitting next you. Thank your volunteer coaches and referees.
U6 (4-5 years)
U8 (6-7 years)
U10 (8-9 years)
Players on Court
5v5
5v5
5v5
5v5
Players on Team
8-10 players
8-10 players
8-10 players
8-10 players
Junior
Junior
Intermediate
Intermediate Girls/ Official Boys
6' 6"
8 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Score Kept
No
Quarterly Scores Only
Yes
Yes
Standings
No
No
Yes
Yes
4 Six Minute Quarters
4 Six Minute Quarters
4 Eight Minute Quarters
4 Eight Minute Quarters
Ball Basket Height
Leangth of Game
Clock Stoppage
Running Clock
Running Clock
Running, stopping clock Running, stopping clock only during last 2 minutes during last 2 minutes of 2nd & of 2nd & 4th quarters. 4th quarters. On dead ball when team desiring substitution has posession.
On dead ball when team desiring substitution has posession.
Substitutions
When Needed
Time Outs
When Needed
When Needed
2 per half
2 per half
On Court/ Sidelines
Sidelines/ Edge of Court
Coach's Box
Coach's Box
Man to Man Only
Man to Man Only
Man to Man, Introduce Zone at Week 5
Man to Man and Zone
Yes
Yes
Coach Discretion
No
Yes
Yes
Coach Location Defense Wristbands
Stealing Off the Dribble
When Needed
U12 (10-11 years)
No Stealing off the dribble. No Stealing off the dribble. Defense must guard using Defense must guard using defensive stance only in order defensive stance only in order to deter opponent. Defense to deter opponent. Defense may intercept passes, rebound, may intercept passes, rebound, and go for any loose balls and go for any loose balls
Zone Defense
No
No
Only weeks 5-8
Yes
Full Court Press
No
No
Last 2 minutes of Game
Last 2 minutes of Game
Ten Second Rule
No
No
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Five Second Rule
No
No
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Traveling
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Double Dribble
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional first 4 weeks
Yes
Lane Violation
No
No
Instructional
Instructional first 4 weeks
Over and Back Held Ball (Jump Ball) Fouls
Technical Fouls/ Behavior Violations
No
No
Instructional
Yes
Instructional
Instructional
Poession Arrow
Possession Arrow
Instructional
Instructional
Loss of Possesion
5 fouls
We expect that all YMCA Basketball players behave in a way that is caring, honest, respectful, and responsible. Flagrant fouling, unsportsman-like behavior, and overly aggressive play will be penalized. Penalizations may include 2 minute penalty for minor infractions. Major infractions will result in suspension and even dismissal from the league if needed. Excessive fouling in U10 may result in fouling out at referee discretion.
No
No
1 pt for shooting foul & possession. All players will shoot a free throw at halftime on both teams for a point.
Free Throw Distance
N/A
N/A
12 ft.
Mercy Rules
N/A
N/A
Score difference of +20 results in winning team needing to pass 5 times before they can shoot
Overtime
N/A
N/A
Additional OT of 4 minutes. If still tied, there will be a shoot out to the best out of 5.
Free Throws
Yes 15 ft.
We remind you that we expect good behavior by players, coaches, and spectators and will quickly penalize misconduct. Sportsmanship Rules will be enforced. YMCA CORE VALUES "CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY" Here at the YMCA, we care about your child. We care about their development as an athlete, but we also care deeply that all athletes grow in character throughout the season. The YMCA is all about community. So let's make it a good one! Meet the parent in the gym sitting next you. Thank your volunteer coaches and referees.
