Basketball

Rules and Regulations

• The maximum team limit is 10 players and a coach.
• A team member is entitled to play when his name has been entered on the score-sheet before the start of the game and as long as he has neither been disqualified nor committed five (5) fouls.
• Each team member shall wear a shirt numbered (4-15) on the front and back with plain numbers, of a solid color contrasting with the color of the shirt. The numbers shall be clearly visible.
• Any equipment that is designed to increase a player's height or reach or in any other way give an unfair advantage is not permitted. Also the equipment that can harm the other players are also not allowed.
• Match starts with a jump ball, players of same team may not occupy adjacent positions if the opponent wishes to occupy one of those positions. Jump ball may be cancelled and redone if the referee finds it not correct.
• Alternating possession procedure in all jump ball situations except in the beginning, the teams will get alternate possession of the ball for a throw in.
• The ball is played with hand(s) only can be passed, tapped, dribbled, rolled in any direction subject to the restriction of some rules.
• A goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains within or passes through the basket. The ball is considered to be within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within and below the level of the ring.
• Points Free Throw-1 pt., field goal from 2 pt field goal area-2 pts, field goal from 3 pt field goal area-3 pts.
• A player taking a throw in shall not take more than 5 seconds and shall not cross or touch the boundary lines before making the pass.
• Each time-out shall last one (1) minute.
• Two (2) time-outs may be granted to each team at any time during the first half; three (3) atany time during the second half and one (1) during each extra period. Unused time-outs may not be carried over to the next half or extra period.
• Travelling: A player cannot run holding the ball, cannot move his both feet while holding the ball, only the foot other than the pivot can be moved.
• Three seconds: A player cannot be in the restricted red area for more than 3 seconds.
• Five fouls: Any player committing five fouls whether personal or technical will have to leave the court within 30 seconds after being informed by the officials.
• If two teams have same points in first round then the head to head winner of the two teams will be considered eligible for the next round.

**RULES & SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THE SHAURYA ORGANIZING TEAM