Important information for the start of the EDJBA (domestic) Winter 2016 season.

Rule Changes

• The three-pointers rule will now apply in U13s (and older) – was previously U15
• 3 seconds in the key will now apply in U13s  (and older) – was previously U15
• For clarity, a time-out can be called in the 1^st half with 3:00 on the clock, whilst a time-out can NOT be called in the 1^st half with 2:59 (or less) on the clock.

The EDJBA has also adopted Basketball Australia’s “No Zone” policy for U8s to U14s – see below.

Stadium Scoring - singlet numbers will need to be added for all players

Coaches and team managers (or if they are not in place, then a parent) should bring a team list with singlet numbers as these will need to be added.   To ensure that the players singlet number is added permanently click to ‘Team(Y)'  - this will update the singlet number for all future games (see attached for screen shot).

Note: for the first two rounds, if there are duplicate singlet numbers in the team, one player can turn their singlet inside out and play as "00".

DON’T ADD COACHES TO STADIUM SCORING!!!

We will look to add coaches to the database later during grading.  Please do not add them now.  There will be no fines for not having coaches listed.

Introduction of EDJBA “No zone” policy U8 to U14s

Why has the policy been introduced?

Basketball Australia recommends that a No Zone policy be implemented in all U14 (and younger) competitions. The EDJBA has decided to adopt this policy. 

The basis for the introduction of the “no zone” policy is that zone defences at those age groups can limit the development of individual and team skills.  For example, driving opportunities are limited and players often do not have the muscular strength and coordination to shoot, with good technique, from the perimeter or throw “skip” passes.  This reduces the need for defensive skills such as “closing out” and positioning.

Whilst the “no zone” rule focuses on the defence, it was introduced to enhance the development of both offensive and defensive skills.  Indeed, as you will see later in this manual – it is up to the offence, through ball and player movement, to “prove” that it is a zone defence. It is important to remember that the “no zone” rule applies only in the quarter court and zone presses and trapping defences are allowed, if they fall back to man to man principles in the quarter court.

EDJBA Definition – Zone Defence

Any defence played inside the three-point line which does not incorporate normal man to man defensive principles shall be considered to be a zone. 

EDJBA approach and penalties

The EDJBA approach is one of communication and education:

• If a team is playing Zone, then feedback should be provided to the EDJBA, please click here: EDJBA Zone Defence Feedback
• NO action should be taken during games
• Do NOT approach the referees, they are not responsible for enforcing this policy
• Do NOT approach the Venue Supervisor, they are not responsible for enforcing policy
• Do NOT approach or speak to the coach playing zone
• There are NO in game penalties
• If there are concerns about the defence played by a particular team during the season, then this should be communicated to the EDJBA here> EDJBA Zone Defence Feedback
• If the team is playing a zone defence, this will be communicated to their Club, who will be required to provide education to the coach on acceptable man to man principles

Detailed information about the policy is available below. There will be further communication and education, with coaching clinics to assist with the introduction of this policy.