TABO

Basketball Ontario Variations

from

FIBA 2014 - Rule set

The Fundamentals

Basketball Ontario has various classifications •Learn to Train:

U10 (Novice); U11 (Atom); U12 (Major Atom) •Train to Learn:

U13 (Bantam); U14 (Major Bantam) •Train to Compete:

U15 (Midget); U16 (Major Midget);• U17 (Juvenile); U19 (Junior)

Some variations to FIBA are common to all ages and some are unique to each age class

Notable Variations Common to All Levels

1. 32 minute game vs 40 min game (8 x 4 minute shifts or 4 x 8 minute periods)

2. Extra time is 4 minutes vs 5 minutes3. No-charge semi circle is not in use 4. Restricted Area (order if more than

one) New FIBA rectangle Old FIBA trapezoid NFHS (one spot up)

Notable Variations Common to All Levels con’t ...

5. 24-second reset on offensive rebound vs 14- second reset6. May add player to score sheet

after game start 7. Captain as coach only if 19

years old 8. Coach must be qualified per

Basketball Ontario regulations (minimum is to have completed the NCCP training program)

Unique Variations per Age Class

Under 10 1. No shot clock (Modified Closely Guarded) 2. 8 x 4 minute shifts - each shift begins with

AP arrow at centre 3. Penalty (5 fouls per 2 shifts) 4. No 3-point line in use 5. 13-foot free throw line 6. No substitution during a shift unless for

injury or player disqualification or fouling out7. No pressing at any time (Drop back Rule)8. Required to play Person to person defence 9. Equal Participation

Unique Variations per Age Class

Under 11 – Under 12 1. No shot clock (Modified Closely Guarded) 2. 8 x 4 minute shifts - each shift begins with

AP arrow at centre 3. Penalty (5 fouls per 2 shifts) 4. No substitution during a shift unless for

injury or player disqualification or fouling out5. No pressing if leading by 15 pts or more

(Drop back Rule)6. Required to play Person to person defence 7. Equal Participation

Note: The 3-point line is in use for U11 and up (NFHS/Old FIBA/New FIBA)

Unique Variations per Age Class

Under 13 – Under 14 1. No shot clock (Modified Closely Guarded) 2. No pressing if leading by 15 pts or more

(Drop back Rule)

Notes: for U13 and up• Substitution is now as per FIBA Rules• 4 x 8 minute periods - each period begins

with AP arrow at centre • 3-point line is in use (NFHS/Old FIBA/New

FIBA)

Unique Variations per age class

Under 15-Under 19

If no shot clock then the modified closely guarded rule is in effect

Notes: for U13 and up• Substitution is now as per FIBA Rules• 4 x 8 minute periods - each period begins with

AP arrow at centre • 3-point line is in use (NFHS/Old FIBA/New

FIBA)

Modified Closely Guarded

Applicable only when shot clock not in use

FIBA closely guarded rule is in effect all game• Holding the ball anywhere on the court • Within 1 meter • Playing active defence

The Modification:

If the officials deem that the offence is withholding the ball: • Count applies to holding and/or dribbling

Drop back Rule

•Enforced by officials • At U10 – when a team gains/has control of the

ball in their backcourt the other team must retreat to its backcourt

• At U11-U15 – when a team is winning by 15 points or more, it must retreat to its backcourt when the losing team gains/has control of the ball in their backcourt

• Defense must allow offence to dribble ball unimpeded across centre line • Penalized by throw-in at free throw line extended in

frontcourt • Repeated violation may result in warning for delay and

subsequent technical foul charged against the team

Equal Participation

•Officials to help administer - Line up in front of scorers table - Scorer records those entering

•Not in effect for extra time (substitution restrictions still in effect)

•Problems are to be dealt with by the tournament convenor

Person to Person Defence

• Not enforced by officials • Problems are to be dealt with by

the tournament convenor