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Defense: Teams may play zone or man-to man at any time during the game. There are no limitations. Zone defense is highly recommended.
- Press: Teams may defend the ball only after the ball penetrates the half court line. The defensive players must stay in the three-second area until the ball crosses the half court line.
- Foot in the Paint: Each defensive player must put at least one foot in the paint and stay in the 3 second area until the ball crosses the half court line.
- Three (3) Second Violation: An offensive player may not be in the key (paint) for 5 seconds or more, This will be a violation against the offending team.
- Free Throws: Each player will shoot at least one free throw prior to the start of play. Each successful free-throw will be recorded in the score-book and count in the team's overall score. Referees will administer the free throws. Both teams will shoot free throws at the same time but at different baskets. A player who has missed will be allowed to shoot an extra shot to balance the team attempts, the free-throw line will be at the dotted line inside the key. A shooter may touch the line, but not cross completely over the line with his/her foot on free-throw attempts.
The J.V. Division consists of up to 10 players, ages 6 and 7 - 5 players on court. Basket height - 6 foot, Basketball size 3 (mini) - Free throw line 10 foot.
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