SCTBL follows standard high school basketball rules which are readily available online and are commonly known amongst those who play basketball. Standard rules for offense (e.g. traveling, double dribbling, charging, etc.) and defense (e.g. goaltending, blocking, pushing, etc.) will apply. If one is unaware of these basics, some due diligence in education through tutorials and familiarity with the game is required before taking on the responsibility of playing in the league.
** In addition to the regulations of high school basketball, the following rules of SCTBL also apply:
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1. All high school rules will govern play with exception of the following:
Regular Season games will consist of two 20-minute halves. If the score is tied after regulation, except for playoffs schedule, no overtime will be given. It will be recorded as a tie game. Playoff games will consist of four 10 minute quarters.
If the score is tied after regulation for a playoff game, a series of 5-minute overtime periods will be played until a winner is determined after the end of such a period.
The clock will run non-stop until the final two minutes of each half. During the last two minutes, the clock will stop on all whistles. An official or team time-out will stop the clock during the rest 18 minutes.
Each team MUST have matching, numbered jerseys provided by SCTBL for every player. Your team will forfeit if it fails to have the proper jersey at game time.
No basket may be scored on a player control (offensive) foul, regardless of when the ball is released.
Time-outs will last one minute and half-time will last two minutes. Teams have three (3) time-outs per game.
Two technical fouls on a player or coach will result in an automatic ejection from the game. The ejected player must also leave the playing area.
Teams will enter the bonus (one and one) on the 7th team foul. On a team’s 10th foul, all fouls will result in two free throws. Any player fouled on a 3-point attempt who does not make the basket will be allowed to shoot three free throws.
There will be a 35-point mercy rule after 10 minutes in the second half. In the judgment of the officials and supervisor, if a team is dragging or allows the team behind to make up baskets so the game will not be stopped, the game will be stopped immediately.
Substitutes must report to the score table and beckoned in by the officials. Illegal substitutions will result in a technical foul.
Slapping the backboard is not a technical in itself, but intentionally hitting the backboard hard enough to alter the flight of the ball will result in a technical.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. The following behaviors will result in a technical foul and the possibility of a game suspension:
• a. Cursing at the officials, supervisors, or opposing players.
• b. Insulting the officials, supervisors, or opposing players.
• c. Participating in a fight (AUTOMATIC EJECTION).
• d. Other unsportsmanlike acts will also earn a technical foul. All unsportsmanlike fouls result in two free throws and possession of the ball, regardless of whether the foul is on a player or the bench.