K-W YBA House League Division Specific Rules

Atom (ages 10- 11)

• Game play in Atom is 4-on-4. Use the 4-player rotation sheets during games.
• Defense will be man-to-man and half court only.
• Once the defensive team secures player control of the ball, the other team must retreat into their backcourt behind the 8-second line.
• No double teaming unless the offense dribbles into it.
• Foul shots will be taken from a spot 12” closer to the basket from the foul line.
• No 3-point shot.

Officiating Atom Division

Officials will concentrate on calling the following:

• Out-of-bounds, travelling, double dribble
• 5-second inbound violation
• 8-second front court & over and back
• 3 seconds in the key
• 5 second closely guarded (non-dribbler)
• Fouls