• UPDATED 9/6/2024 for Immediate use.
  • GAME RULES FOR GRANBURY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL Third and Fourth Grade Divisions
  • ALL UIL BASKETBALL RULES APPLY WITH THE EXCEPTIONS LISTED BELOW:
  • 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.
  • Both Zone and Man-to-Man defenses are allowed, however the “Chaser Defense “is still prohibited.
  • The “Chaser Defense” is defined as an individual or group of defensive players pursuing the BALL as it is being THROWN from one offensive player to another. 
  • The defensive team is allowed to trap or attempting to trap an offensive player in a “Trapping press” while they are dribbling or holding the ball. Double teaming, sagging, and switching is also allowed. NOTE: The number of defensive players used in one of these situations is not important, as long as they DO NOT chase the BALL as it is thrown from one area to another. 
  • Defending in the backcourt is allowed provided that the defending team is not leading by 10 or more points. Defense in the backcourt shall be defined as the intentional impeding of an opponent's dribble or a lateral/backward pass, once control has been maintained by the offense. (The intent of this rule is to allow a trailing team’s 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.) 
  • PENALTY: NO PENALTY FOR FIRST VIOLATION. SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS WILL RECEIVE TECHNICAL FOULS. 
  • 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. On every whistle, in the final minute of each half.
  • Time Outs: One (1) minute timeout per half One (1) 30 second timeout, 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 rule adjustments: a. All overtime periods will be initiated with a jump ball. b. Each period will be for 2 minutes duration. c. Each team will be allowed 1 timeout per overtime period. d. No more than two overtime periods will be played. The game will be recorded as a draw if it is still tied after the 2nd overtime period. e. The clock will run continuously during the 1st minute of each period and stop on every whistle in the last minute of each period. 
  • No three (3) point baskets will be allowed. 
  • The offensive team will be allowed five seconds in the lane.
  • The 3rd/4th Grade Girls Division will utilize a 9’ basket and the free throw line shall be approximately 13'6" from the plane of the face of the backboard. The 3rd/4th Grade Boys Division will utilize a 9’ basket and 13’6" free throw line. 
  • 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 and overtime periods. 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" basketball will be used for competition in all 3rd and 4th 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.