Chapter -3 - Rules for Middle School Basketball (2/2)

21. Any action that seems harmful to the league and other players will be taken to the commissioner for possible multi-game suspension or expulsion from the league

22. Technical fouls can be given to players that are not in the game

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Other Penalties

23. 5-second possession rule

24. Line infractions

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Possessions

26. The game starts on a jump ball, alternate possession after that

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Players

27. No taunting or staring down opponents (tech)

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Overtime period

28. The first overtime session is 3 minutes (1 extra time-out) if a team has time-out left from regulation they may use those time-outs during the first overtime period

30. The game ends in a tie after the 3rd overtime unless it's the playoff

31. 1 minute stop time in each over-time period.

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Basketball Uniform

32. All teams must have matching top and bottom uniforms. (SHORTS AND JERSEY MUST BE UNIFORM). If the jerseys are not reversible coaches must have either pinnies or practice shirts.

33. All socks must be visible over the player's sneakers or the player will not be allowed to play

34. Numbers must be visible on the back of the jersey with a minimum of 6 inches digits

35. No headgear unless it's for religious reasons (sweatbands and sweat wristbands are allowed)

36. No jewelry (including but not limited to earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc)