K-1st Grade Divisions - Rules Variations
The goal of the Take Flight Basketball League, K-1st grade division, is to focus on the fundamentals of basketball in a highly instructional environment. Below are the rules variations for this division that differ from KHSAA basketball rules:
Participant Playing Time Minimums - Participants are required to play at least half of the game.
Equipment - Rims will be set to 8 feet. Size 27.5 basketball will be used.
Game Timekeeping / Time Outs - Games will consist of two, ten-minute halves. Time will be a running clock. The clock will not stop for player substitutions. There will be 1 minute between halves. No timeouts are allowed.
Coaches - Coaches will be allowed on the court to help ref the game and instruct the players. They should focus on eliminating traveling and double-dribbling. Coaches should also teach the players to stay inbounds.
Out of Bounds – Strictly enforced. Results in a turnover.
Traveling & Double Dribble – Game is stopped. Instruction is given to player. Ball is returned to the player that committed the violation. If violation is immediately repeated after instruction, turnover results.
Free Throws - Free throws will be shot from the dashed foul line. Ideally you won't have any shooting fouls and if you do, the suggestion is to take the ball from out of bounds or start the possession back at half court vs. stopping the game for foul shots.
Full Court and Fast Break - Full court defense will not be permitted in this league. Half court defense should start at the volleyball line. Fast breaks are allowed but coaches need to keep the fast breaks to a minimum. Please encourage your players to learn an offense.
Defense - Only Man to Man defense will be permitted. Players cannot double team but can help in the lane.
Ball Screens / Picks - Ball screens and picks are not permitted.
Steals - Stealing all passes will be permitted in this age group. Stealing the dribble or while holding the ball will not be allowed.
Blocked Shots – Blocked shots will not be permitted in this age group. Defensive players should be instructed to keep their hands and arms straight up when guarding a shooter.