• UPDATED 9/6/2024 for Immediate use.
  • GAME RULES FOR GRANBURY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL: Kindergarten, First Grade/Second Grade Divisions
  • ALL UIL BASKETBALL RULES APPLY WITH EXCEPTIONS LISTED BELOW:
  • Kindergarten Division will play 4 Vs 4
  • Each player must play one (1) full quarter and must start another quarter and then play at least two (2) consecutive minutes of that quarter.  This is to promote each player participating the same length of time.  Each player must play one (1) full quarter from beginning to end.
  • Playing time limits will normally be one (1) hour per game.
  • A Zone defense shall not be permitted! A Zone Defense shall be called when:  A defensive player plays the ball as opposed to guarding an offensive player and/or A defensive player guards an area of the court as opposed to guarding an offensive player.
  • PENALTY: NO PENALTY FOR FIRST VIOLATION. SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS WILL RECIEVE TECHNICAL FOULS. (The intent of this rule is to prevent the “chaser” defense where one or more players chase the offensive player having the ball and the traditional zone defense where one or more players’ primary responsibility is protecting an area of the court.)
  • First/Second Grade Divisions: Defending a dribbler or a lateral/backward pass in the backcourt is prohibited at all times. (The intent of this rule is to allow the offense to advance the ball down court. However, it shall not interpreted as allowing the offense a free outlet pass in order to start a fast break.)
  • Stealing the ball from a dribbler is prohibited. The opposing team is permitted to steal the ball on passes and in loose ball situations.  
  • PENALTY: NO PENALTY FOR FIRST VIOLATION.  SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS WILL RECIEVE TECHNICAL FOULS.
  •  In Kindergarten each player will wear a colored wristband which corresponds with the wristband color of a player on the opposing team to designate which opponent they will guard in their man-to-man defense. At the beginning of the game and each quarter in which the score is tied, the home team will take the court first and identify the wristband color that each of its player will wear in that quarter. In subsequent quarters, the team that is in the lead will take the court first and identify the wristband color that each of its player will wear in that quarter. Wristbands may ONLY be changed during timeouts, substitutions, or injuries at that time teams will follow rules as set forth above. This is to promote fair play. (Note: The team listed first in the published game schedule is designated as the “home” team.) 
  • In First/Second grade there is NO DOUBLE TEAMING allowed. 
  • Six (6) minutes per quarter.
  • The Clock will run continuously in all quarters except for: A. Technical Foul(s) or Free Throws B. Timeouts C. At the discretion of the referee D. The clock will stop on every whistle in the final minute of each half.
  • Time Outs: (1) one minute timeout & (1) 30 second timeout per half, with no carry over from first half or overtime.
  • Half time will last five (5) minutes.
  • Time between quarters is two (2) minutes.
  • Overtime Games will not be played at this age level.
  • No three (3) point baskets.
  •  In Kinder the basket shall be approximately 8' from the floor, the free throw line shall be approximately 7.5" from the plane of the face of the backboard. 1st and 2nd grade the basket shall be approximately 8' from the floor, the free throw line shall be approximately 12’ from the plane of the face of the backboard. 
  • No grace period from scheduled start of game will be allowed before a forfeit shall be called. We cannot hold your game; there are games after you.
  • All calls by the officials are final.
  • All technical foul violations are two (2) free throws and the ball out of bounds.
  • Jump balls will be utilized only at the beginning of the game. Alternate possession will be utilized on all subsequent tie ball and start of quarter situations.
  • All coaches will be required to hand in a roster to the scorekeeper prior to the start of his/her game. 
  • During games only two coaches will be allowed on the bench. Only one coach will be allowed to stand during game play.
  •  A 27.5” ball will be used in the Kinder and First/Second Grade divisions.
  • Teams must begin the game with a minimum of four players. If a team has less than that then that team must forfeit. It is at the opposing coach’s discretion to play 5v4 or 4v4.