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Participation Guidelines
- Participate in a maximum of 5 hours per week of organized basketball.
- Participate in two practices per week that last 45-75 minutes.
Equipment and Court Specifications
- Size of ball: boys and girls size 6 (28.5”).
Size of Ball: A smaller basketball for the younger age segments is advised due to the size of child’s hands as well as their developing skill level. A smaller ball allows for better control and success.
- Height of basket: 9 feet.
Height of Basket: Utilizing a lower basket height for 9 – 11 year-olds allows children to develop proper shooting form and increases the opportunity for shooting success.
- Size of court: 74 feet by 50 feet.
- Distance of 3-point arc: Not applicable.
Distance of 3-point Arc: For 9 – 11 year-olds, although the 3-point line may exist on the floor, all baskets made beyond the arc only count as two points. Therefore, the distance of the line is not applicable for these age segments. Eliminating the 3-point basket at these age segments will encourage players to shoot within the developmentally appropriate range.
Scoring: All field goals for 9 – 11 year-olds are worth two points to encourage children to shoot within developmentally appropriate range. This allows for proper mechanics and form. While these eight segments may attempt a shot behind the three-point arc, any field goal behind the arc will only count as two points.
- Distance of free-throw line: 14 feet
Distance of Free-Throw Line: 9 – 11 year-olds should take free throws fourteen feet from the basket to develop proper form and increase success.