Men's 4 on 4 Basketball League, Mondays

At Homesteads Baptist Church Gymnasium
4427 U.S. 127, Crossville, TN 38572
(Across the street from Cumberland Mountain State Park)

*Monday, March 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. GAMES are on Mondays. Schedule coming March 10.

*March 12, 2017 - April 30, 2018

*Cost is $35 per person. Sign up by Friday, March 9.

*Teams are guaranteed at least 6 games (5 Regular Season & at least 1 Tournament). FULL COURT.

$300 Cash Prize to the Winning Team!

$200 for Second Place

$100 for Third Place

Call or Text 931-337-2765 to sign up.

**The number of teams is limited. So sign up As Soon As Possible.

RULES

I. THE GAME

A. 4 on 4 Basketball is a full-court game played by two teams of four players each, including no limit on substitutes.

B. Only players who are listed on a team’s roster form may play. No alternate or pick-up players will be allowed after the first 2 regular season games. It is suggested that all teams include five to seven names on their roster to decrease the chances of forfeited games.

C. Game time: Men will play two 16 minute halves with a 3 minute half-time.

D. Overtime: A tie score after regulation time shall result in a jump ball to determine who gets the ball first, and then a 2 minute running clock with the clock stopping the final minute on all whistles (like a normal game). If the score is still tied after the overtime period, the game will result in a tie. 

E. One time out per half. No time outs during overtime periods.

F. A 16 minute running clock is used for each half.

G. The clock will be stopped for:
1. During the last 2 minutes of the final half on all whistles (like a normal game). . .
a. fouls
b. violations
c. out of bounds
d. jump ball situations
e. time outs
f. injuries

H. If a team is not ready to play within 5 minutes of elapsed time, the team ready to play legally wins by forfeit or the opposing team is allowed to play with 3 players.

I. Substitutions may only be made after a whistle has blown for some type of stoppage of play with the acknowledgment of the referee.

J. The game begins with a jump ball between one player from each team. The alternating possession rule will determine every jump ball situation through the rest of the game.

K. Deliberate stalling or attempts to freeze the ball shall result in loss of ball possession. A shot must be attempted within 30 second (official’s judgment). Officials should warn a team 10 seconds before making a stalling call.

L. The 3 second lane violation is in effect.

II. FOULING

A. Remember there is a 16 minute “running clock”…

1. Foul shots will be taken.

2. Personal fouls committed during the act of shooting…
a) On a two point attempt, if the shot goes in, one foul shot will be taken worth 1 extra point.
b) On a three point attempt, if the shot goes in, one foul shot will be taken worth 1 extra point.
c) On a two point attempt, if the shot DOES NOT goes in, two foul shots will be taken worth 1 extra point each (2 total points possible).
d) On a three point attempt, if the shot DOES NOT goes in, three foul shots will be taken worth 1 point each (3 total points possible).

3. Technical fouls and flagrant fouls result in an automatic ejection from the game for the guilty player, and one foul shot worth 1 point and retained possession of the ball for the offended team.

B. During the final 2 minutes of each game with the clock stopping. . .
1. Shooting fouls are dealt with in the normal manner, and. . .
2. Common fouls result in a bonus situation:
*One shot on the teams 7th, 8th, and 9th fouls during each half.
*One-and-one beginning with the 10th team foul during each half.

C. Player control fouls are dealt with in the normal manner throughout the entire game (change of possession).

D. Players will be removed from games on their 5th foul committed or for unsportsmanlike conduct.

E. Technical Fouls will be given for hanging on the rim.

III. ADMINISTRATION

A. Teams should provide their own jerseys with numbers included on the back. If teams do not have their own jerseys, jerseys will be provided for each game. But, these jerseys will be used by other players, and therefore, will get very sweaty! It is highly recommended that teams provide their own jerseys!

B. All players must abide by the facility dress code in order to play.

C. The referee shall conduct the game in accordance with the official rules. The referee shall penalize any player or substitute for unsportsmanlike conduct by immediate ejection and banishment from the playing area. The referee shall have power to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the rules.