Basketball Rules/Regulations
UPDATED ON : 3/1/25 

📜 General Basketball Rules (Applies to All Game Modes)

Game Format:

• 3v3 games.

• Max 6 players per team (rotating subs).

• No borrowing players from other teams.

• Substitutions allowed only on dead balls.

Game Length & Scoring:

• First to 21 points (2s and 3s).

• No game clock—win by at least 2 points.

• No shot clock, but excessive stalling results in a turnover.

Possession & Ball Handling:

• Ball must be checked at the top after every dead ball.

• After a defensive rebound or steal, the ball must be taken beyond the arc before scoring.

Fouls & Free Throws:

• Call your own fouls during regular games—final decisions by the ref.

• No and-ones unless the foul occurs while the shot is made.

• Shooting fouls = 1 free throw (worth 2 points).

• If a team commits 6 fouls, every foul after results in 1 free throw for 2 points.

Out of Bounds & Lost Balls:

• Sidelines and baselines are out of bounds.

• Any lost ball will be called out. The responsible team must retrieve it or face a $20 fee or a 4-point deduction in league play.

Sportsmanship & Conduct:

• Trash talk is fine, but any physical altercation will result in immediate removal.

• Two warnings = banned for the summer.

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🏆 King of the Court Tournament Rules

Tournament Format:

• Max 12 teams (3v3).

• Games to 21 (2s and 3s).

• Double elimination format (loser bracket details TBD).

• Winning team gets a trophy & cash prize.

Overtime Rules:

• If tied at 21, first team to score 2 consecutive points wins.

• Sudden death applies if both teams hit 25 points.

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🏆 1v1 Showdown (Name TBD)

Format:

• Players sign up individually.

• Once 6 players register, matchups are made based on skill level.

• UFC-style fight card is released before the event.

Game Rules:

• First to 11 points (1s and 2s).

• No win-by-2 rule.

• Possession changes after every made basket.

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🛑 Safety & Concussion Protocol

• If a player shows signs of a concussion (dazed, dizzy, disoriented), they must sit out for the remainder of the game.

• Any head injury will be checked by ASL staff before a player can return.

• Players with suspected concussions should seek medical evaluation before playing again.

• Any aggressive play leading to injury may result in suspension at referee discretion.