WBA Game Rules

Following the conclusion of the Fox League season, additional games are scheduled against other WBA teams as well as teams in the surrounding area. WBA game rules are followed for all non-Fox League games played at WCUSD5 facilities. The WBA will be governed by traditional high school basketball rules.  All grade levels will use a 28.5” ball except as outlined below for 5th grade boys.  The following are additional regulations pertaining to each age group.

 

3^rd and 4^th Grade:

1. The games will consist of two, 20-minute halves with a running clock. The clock stops during timeouts and injuries.  The clock is running until the last minute of the first half and the last two minutes in the second half.
2. Teams are given three, one-minute timeouts per game. Teams will receive one additional timeout for each overtime.
3. The first overtime is two minutes with the first minute and ½ being a running clock. All additional overtimes are 1 minute with the first 30 seconds being a running clock.
4. The defense isn’t allowed to come past half court. When a team is winning by twenty points, they must get back inside the three-point line before defending the basketball.  They are not allowed to come outside the three-point arc.
5. Personal fouls are now being recorded at all levels. The Fox League and WBA will go by normal high school rules where a player fouls out on their 5^th
6. The one for two free throw rule is in effect for the whole game, including overtime. A player occupying a marked lane space may enter the lane on the release of the ball by the free throw shooter.
   • If the original shot is made and the player is fouled in the act of shooting, the shooter is given a single free throw – 1 point if made.
   • A three-point shooter who is fouled in the act is given 2 free throws. The first shot counts as 2 points (if made) and the second shot counts as 1 point (if made).
7. Normal rules apply for when a team is in the bonus. On the 7^th foul, a team will shoot the bonus – one free throw for 2 points.
8. Technical and intentional fouls result in a single free throw – 2 points if made.
9. Other than the clock being stopped, no rule changes exist in the last two minutes of the game.

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5^th Grade:

Same rules as above with the following two exceptions.

1. BOYS ONLY – If both teams agree, the 29.5” ball can be used. If one team disagrees, the 28.5” ball will be used.
2. Full-court press is allowed at the 5^th grade level. However, there is a twenty-point press rule.  All players on the leading team must get back to ½ court before defending the basketball.

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Miscellaneous Rules:

1. Each team must provide 1 volunteer for the score table. One volunteer will be responsible for running the clock while the second volunteer will handle the score sheet.
2. The pre-game warm up starts as soon as the previous game is completed. However, no games will start before their scheduled start time unless both coaches agree. Halftime is typically 3 minutes.
3. Teams may have any number of coaches on the bench, but only the head coach may address the officials.  Any team that breaks this rule will be warned the first time. The second consequence will result in only the head coach being allowed on the bench for the remainder of the season.
4. No earrings, necklaces or wristbands will be allowed.  Hair must be clear of all metal and objects.