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Tournament Rules

• Clock
  • Running clock (5 minutes)
  • 24 second shot clock
  • Shot clock begins once player has possession
  • Shot clock resets to 14 seconds on dead ball inbound or offensive rebound
• Possession
  • One player shoots (one shot) for 1st possession. If player misses the other player gets possession.
  • If Player (A) scores, Player (B) gains possession of the ball.
  • When possession changes between players, the offensive player must receive the ball from the defensive player (check) at the top of the key.
  • Live ball must be cleared behind the line, at the top of the key, every change of possession
  • Player can not be defended, on a live ball possession change, until the ball is cleared at the top of the key
  • If a player misses an attempt, they have the ability to rebound and retain possession.
  • Dead ball (ex: out of bounds) possessions start at the top of the key (the 3pt line)
• Out of Bounds
  • Half court line is out of bounds.
  • The side lines and baseline are out of bounds.
  • The ball is cleared when the player with the ball touches the line at the top of the key with foot or ball
  • Defense can not be played until ball is cleared
• Fouls
  • Two (2) free throws are taken if a player is fouled while attempting and missing a two (2) point shot
  • Three (3) free throws are taken if a player is fouled while attempting and missing a three (3) point shot
  • One (1) free throw is taken if a player is fouled while attempting and making a shot
  • Free throws equal 1 point
  • Shooter must wait for ball to hit rim before attempting to rebound
  • Defender must wait for shot release, from any spot, before attempting to rebound
  • Receiving a technical foul results in one (1) foul shot and possession for the opponent
  • Egregious/Harmful fouls can lead to disqualification.
• Points
  • Each basket scored outside the three (3) point line is valued at three (3) point.
  • Each basket scored within the three (3) point line is valued at two (2) point.
  • Each free throw is valued at one (1) point.
• Winning Criteria
  • Bracket Style – Elimination (You lose, you’re out.)
  • First player to score fifteen (15) points or most points when time expires
  • In the event of a tie, both players shoot one (1) free throw each. Once a free throw has been made, the first player to miss loses.
  • Total points scored may be used, if needed, to determine ranking.