Rule Variations

Rules Variations For Junior Domestic Age Groups

Ball Sizes
The following ball sizes shall be used;
    - U8 = Size 5
    - U10, U12 & U14 = Size 6
    - U16 & U18 = Size 7 (full size)

Free Throw Line

Under 8 players can take free throws from the front edge of the circle.

Under 10 and Under 12 players can take free throws from a mark half-way between the regulation free throw line and the front edge of the circle. This line will not always be marked on the court and should be indicated by the referee.

Under 14 and above use the regulation free throw line.

Three Second Rule

For Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 competition, five seconds in the offensive key is allowed. The regulation 3 seconds is played for Under 14 and above.

No Zone Defense

For Under 10 and Under 12 competition, for the first half of the game only, man-to-man defense must be played. Each player must guard a player of the offensive team. That is, for the first half of the game only, no zone defense is allowed.

After one warning has been given, the penalty is a technical foul on the coach.

This rule applies to domestic home-and-away games only, it does not apply in finals.

Mercy Rule

When a team is 20 points or more ahead they must retreat back to inside the 3 point line until the ball progresses over the centre line then players can revert back to man to man defense. Please note: Zone is not required on retreat.

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