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Rules and Regulations
- A 4-on-4 team can have a maximum of 5 players.
- Game time is forfeit time.
- The game's first possession will be determined by a coin flip. All jump balls will go to the defense.
- Fouls and violations will be called by referees in all brackets.
- Two 30 second time-outs are allowed per game (if time permits). No team may call a time out in the final 2 minutes of the game. Substitutions may be made during dead ball and time-out situations.
- After a score or violation, the ball must (1) change possession, and (2) be checked by the defense before play begins. ON EVERY CHANGE OF POSSESSION, the ball must be taken back beyond the 2 point line, both feet, NO EXCEPTIONS. If there is a violation, the opposing team gets the ball up top.
- Scorekeeping: 1 point for every basket scored inside the 2 point line. 1 point scored for each free throw made. 2 points for every basket scored outside the 2 point line.
- There is a 24 MINUTE TIME LIMIT, divided into two matches. In the event that the score is tied, the game will go into sudden death over-time with a coin flip to determine possession.
- If a female play in the male team, each of her score is 2 points.
- Free Throw Situations: -On and after the 5th team foul, one free throw will be shot. -If the foul shot is missed, the rebound will be played live.In the case of a 4-on-4 defensive rebound, the ball may be immediately advanced up the court. -Fouls in the act of shooting: One free throw for 1 point attempts and two free throws for 2 point attempts. -If the basket is made while being fouled in the act of shooting, the team is rewarded the points and no free throws will be taken. The opposing team will have possession of the ball.
- In the event of improper conduct by players, parents, or spectators: VSS Open and its referees reserve the right to (a) stop the game for a period of time, (b) have a player sit out for a period of time, c) eject a player for the rest of the game, and if need be, for the rest of the tournament, (d) stop the game completely with one or both teams being thrown out of the tournament, (e) call intentional foul, offended team receives one free throw attempt and possession of the ball, (f) call flagrant foul, offended team receives one free throw and possession, or (g) parents and/or spectators may be asked to leave the premises for improper conduct.
- Entry fees are non-refundable within 7 days of the tournament. Ages and birth dates must be verified: One form of identification with a birth date must be sent to Hangtime Sports along with the entry form and fee. This identification could be a copy of the player's birth certificate, driver's license, etc. Inaccurate information is grounds for disqualification of the entire team.
- Reminder: Referee calls are final. Any disputes and matters not addressed or clarified in this rules summary will be settled by applying standard MHSAA high school rules. Hangtime Sports of Midland and the referees have the right to make the final decision in any disputed situations.