The K/1 program is designed to introduce young players to the game of basketball in a safe and fun environment. The “rules” for K/1 are intended to support this goal. All games will be played on 8’ baskets.
Man to man defense only, no zone. Players may double-team in the lane
Players may not steal the ball when the opposing player is dribbling outside of the lane
Inside the lane, a defensive player may steal the ball from a dribbling offensive player as well as double-team
Stealing is allowed when opposing player is passing the ball
Jump ball to start the game; ball given on the half court line according to the possession arrow after that
Alternate possession rule when a player from each team has possession at the same time
Four 10 minute quarters with running clock; mandatory substitution after 4 minutes; three minute halftime—substitutions are NOT timeouts, please be prepared and make the substitutions quickly in order to keep the games on schedule
Players will match up according to colored wristbands and are required to stay with that player while on defense
Traveling, 3-seconds and double-dribbles are called leniently and only when the rule has been grossly violated
