Modified Boys Basketball
Game Conditions
1. The maximum number of games shall be 14 and length of quarters for interschool
play shall be 7 minutes.
2. A minimum of 2 nights must elapse between games.
3. Minimum number of practices per athlete. 9 scrimmage 11 game.
Game Rules
1. The maximum length of the quarter shall be 7 minutes.
2. If a game is tied at the end of regulation play, there will be an overtime period of
four (4) minutes duration. If it is still tied, the game will end in a tie.
3. Free substitution is facilitated by permitting substitutions on:
a. any dead ball except after awarded goal;
b. any violation.
4. Boys Modified will use the large ball.
5. All field goals are 2 points.
6. Ten (10) second backcourt rules apply.
Section III Rules and Guidelines
Teams comprised of 9th or mostly 9th graders will play under PROGRAM 1.
All other modified configurations will play under PROGRAM 2
Program 1 – Freshmen (mostly 9th graders)
1. No shot Clock
2. No 3 point shot.
3. All offenses/defenses permitted.
4. 7-minute quarters
Program 2
1. For separate 7th or 8th grade teams:
a. The only defense allowed is person to person – no zone defense. No
double teaming.
b. Full court pressing is allowed in final minute of last quarter of each half.
c. Teams that are leading by 10 or more points are not allowed to full court
press.
2. 7/8th or 8th grade teams with League approval and mutually agreed upon by both
coaches prior to the start of the game:
a. For the first half the only defense allowed is person to person – no zone
defense. No double teaming.
b. For the second half (4 or 5 quarter game) will have no defensive
restrictions unless you’re leading by 10 or more points.
