4th Grade Boys and Girls Rules

• Games are played on 10 ft hoops
• Only Man to Man defense – Players must stay on their man (No double teaming)
• Stealing off the dribble is permitted only on the person they are guarding
• No blocking shots
• No back court defense
• Fouls should be called to educate the players. Shooting fouls will result in 1 point being awarded to the shooting team. If the basket goes in and there is a foul on the shot, the team will be awarded the value of the shot plus 1 point, the opposing team will receive the ball.
• Traveling and Double dribble should be called in most cases
• 3 in the key should be taught throughout games
• 4 – 10 minute quarters with substitutions made every 5:00. (Clock will Stop)
• Players should get equal playing time
• Score will be kept until a 20 point lead is obtained by one team
• Emphasis is on learning fundamentals