SPECIAL RULES

EPWBA uses High School rules with some exceptions.   The exceptions are:

For Prep League:

1. Defensive Pressing Rule

Defensive pressing will not be permitted when the 10-second rule is in effect. Specifically, if a team/player gains clear possession of the ball within their backcourt via a rebound, intercepted pass, loose ball, results of a jump ball, or a backcourt out-of-bounds play, pressing is not permitted. [A player with the ball is in the backcourt until both feet and the ball have crossed the center line.] However, pressing is permitted when the offensive team returns to their backcourt via an in-bounds play from their fore-court. A defensive player may cross the no-press line to pick up a loose ball. Referees should make allowance for a reflex defensive action (i.e., a player starts to guard, then remembers the no-press rule and quits).

A pressing violation will cause the referees to stop play and warn the offending player and team. The ball is then awarded to the team in possession prior to the press infraction. There will be three warnings per team per game. The fourth and any subsequent press violations will result in a technical foul called against the violating team’s bench with the offended team awarded two free throws.

No-press will not apply in the last two minutes of each half and in the last minute of any 3-minute overtime period. The official scorer shall notify the referees when two minutes remain (one minute in overtime). The referees should notify both coaches.

2. Center Lane Rule

Time permitted in the center lane by an offensive player will not exceed 5 consecutive seconds.

3. Foul Shooting

Players may step over the line during foul shooting, but may not use the momentum to gain an advantage on the rebound.