Coaches Corner
Rules Overview
Allowable defensive models
U14s and under | the team is not allowed to play zone. They are required to play man-on-man to build player's skills
U16s and above | any defensive structures
Clock resumes
When the clock is stopped, the clock resumes:
when a ball is inbounded and a player on the court makes contact with the ball
when a player rebounds (touches) a ball from free throws
Clock stoppages
Stoppages only occur on a referees whistle. This generally only occurs in the last 2 minutes of the second half, however this differs during finals. Please read the notice on the score bench.
Fill Ins
Finals Eligibility
To be eligible to play finals, the player must have played 6 games. If you are unsure or would like to seek an exemption, please message the Vice President on the Coaches / Team Managers WhatsApp chat.
Grading Period
This is generally the first 5 / 6 weeks of the season. This allows for changes to divisions, in an attempt to equalise skills and encourage competition.
If you wish to suggest whether your team moves up or down, please check the Coaches / Team Managers WhatsApp chat for the appropriate link. BBA has ultimate say on where teams are placed.
Substitutions
This is where you can bring a bench player on for an active player on the court. These need to be facilitated through the score bench. These can occur:
on a referees whistle (eg ball is out / foul / violation)
during a timeout (you do not need to advise the score bench / referee)
end of period (you do not need to advise the score- bench / referee)
Tech Foul
First foul
Player receives a tech foul, they MUST be taken off the court and are in the sin bin for 5 minutes. Until 5 minutes have elapsed, they cannot take to the court.
Coach receives a tech foul, the coach cannot continue to coach the team for 5 minutes.
Second foul
A player / coach receives a second tech foul, the player is ejected from the stadium
Penalties
2 free shots and possession
Possible tribunal appearance
Time Outs
These can be called for a variety of reasons. However, they can only be called:
after an opposition's goal and you have possession
when the referee blows their whistle
Uniform penalties
Strath players must wear navy blue shorts and the Strath playing singlet. If this is not adhered to, teams can be penalised 5 points per player in the incorrect uniform, up to 20 points per team. This does not apply during the grading period.
Bendigo Basketball Association | General By-Laws
For a comprehensive look at the rules for the Bendigo Basketball Association, please click here.