GAME RULES
QUICK OVERVIEW
GENERAL GAME RULES
GAME STRUCTURE
4 personal fouls
3 team fouls per quarter
2 timeouts per half.
DISQUALIFICATION
Immediate suspension for the next game
Organizer may disqualify players/coaches in case of serious misconduct
SUBSTITUTIONS
Rolling substitutions allowed
Enter only at midcourt after the other player has left the court
Violations → technical foul for the coach
24-SECOND RULE
24 seconds per attack
Reset to 14 after a foul, violation, or offensive rebound
Referees have the final say on shot clock decisions
No shot within the time → turnover, possession goes to the opponent
TACTICS AND TIMING
DEFENSE & SHOT CLOCK
DEFENSE
Man-to-man defense mandatory
Man-to-man defense is mandatory for U12, U13, and U14. Zone defense is not allowed in these age groups.
Double-teaming & switching
Double-teaming on the ball and switching are allowed – as long as players return to clear matchups afterwards.
No constant double-teaming
Constantly double-teaming or repeatedly guarding the same player with two defenders is not allowed.
No camping in the key
"Parking" in the key – staying in the zone without guarding an opponent – is not allowed.
Consequences for violations
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: Free throw + inbound for the opposing team
Repeated Offenses: Technical foul against the coach (C-Foul)
24-SECOND RULE
24 seconds per attack
Every team has 24 secondsto attempt a shot. The countdown starts as soon as the team gains control of the ball.
Reset to 14 seconds
If possession is extended by a foul, a violation, or an offensive rebound, the shot clock is reset to 14 seconds .
Referee decisions
Referee
decisions
The referee has the final say on shot clock matters – e.g., when the clock is reset or when a violation occurs.
Violation & turnover
If no shot attempt is made before the shot clock expires, possession automatically goes to the opposing team .
Special regulations for U12 to U14
SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RULES
SPECIAL TOUR-
NAMENT RULES
In the age group U12, specific tournament rules apply to simplify and adapt the game:
A mini ball (size 5) is used, man-to-man defense is mandatory in this age group ..
Backcourt play is not allowed. The free-throw line is moved forward to 4 meters from the board.
Playing time is 4 × 6 minutes of stop-clock time with a 3-minute halftime break, and each team has 2 timeouts per half..
Three-point shots do not count..
On an inbound from the baseline, defenders must stay behind the free-throw line, and the inbound pass must be allowed.
The requirement for man-to-man defense applies to the U12, U13, and U14 age groups.To ensure fair implementation, the following basic rules apply:
Each player must be clearly assigned to an opponent, and this assignment must remain visible in set play. Help defenders may sink back to the basket-to-basket line but may not cross it.On the strong side, the defender must stay within two meters of their opponent.
Tip: Some leniency is allowed in cases of penetration, double-teaming, or rebounds. The focus is on keeping the game fair, dynamic, and transparent for all teams.
Certain tactical actions are explicitly allowed in man-to-man defense, giving teams more flexibility:
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Double-Teaming is permitted — both on the ball and in the low post. However, the double-team must be released once the action is over.
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Switching (changing defenders during an attack) is also allowed and helps respond flexibly to game situations.
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On the strong side, the defender may sink back to the basket-to-basket line to close passing lanes.
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When the weak side becomes the strong side, the defender must immediately guard their opponent again within two meters .
To ensure fair play, certain tactics in man-to-man defense are prohibited::
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Two defenders may not permanently double-team the same ball handler,especially if the ball is being passed frequently.
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Constant switching of defensive assignments within a few seconds is not allowed, as it disrupts the flow of the game.
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"Parking" in the key — defenders positioning themselves in the zone without actively guarding an opponent — is also prohibited.
Note: These restrictions are intended to ensure that the game remains active, dynamic, and fair .
Anyone who violates the defense rules must expect clear sanctions:
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First Offense: Warning by the referee.
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Second Offense: The opposing team is awarded a free throw and an additional inbound at midcourt..
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Repeated, obvious violations: The coach receives a technical foul (C-foul).
The decision on warnings and sanctions is always at the discretion of the referees.Teams and coaches are therefore expected to follow the rules consistently.
FAIRNESS COUNTS
REFEREES & PROTESTS
REFEREES
& PROTESTS
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on the court 10 minutes before the game
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In case of absence: the venue supervisor arranges a replacement
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If no official referee is present → the replacement takes over officiating
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Protests must be filed within 60 minutes after the end of the game
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Protest fee: 100 € (Refund only if granted)
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The decision of the referee committee is final
OUR OFFICIALS
REFEREE COMMITTEE
REFEREES
COMMITTEE
Peter Krappel
Organizer
Christoph Rohacky
Referee Coordinator
Markus Kittenberger
Scheduling & Tournament Operations
OUR VENUES
SPORTS HALLS
HALLEN-
ÜBERSICHT
may be used during the tournament.
The actual venues
can vary from year to year.
Folgende Hallen können im Rahmen eines Turnieres bespielt werden. Welche Hallen tatsächlich bespielt werden, kann sich von Jahr zu Jahr verändern.
| Sports Hall | Address | Courts |
|---|---|---|
| S.C. HAKOAH Sportanlagen | 1020 Wien, Simon Wiesenthal Gasse 3 | 3 |
| USI Halle Rennweg | 1030 Wien, Rennweg 89b / Oberzellergasse 1 | 2 |
| Mollardgasse | 1060 Wien, Mollardgasse 87 | 2 |
| Albertgasse | 1080 Wien, Albertgasse 18-22 | 1 |
| USI Hallen Spitalgasse | 1090 Wien, Spitalgasse 14 | 3 |
| BG Astgasse | 1140 Wien, Astgasse 3 | 2 |
| BG, BRG und BORG AHS West Wien | 1140 Wien, Steinbruchstraße 33 | 2 |
| Schmelz Schule | 1150 Wien, Auf der Schmelz 6a | 2 |
| Universitäts Sportzentrum | 1150 Wien, Auf der Schmelz 6 | 5 |
| Universitäts Sportinstitut | 1090 Wien, Spitalgasse | 2 |
| Wiener Stadthalle | 1150 Wien, Vogelweidplatz 14 | 2 |
| Fritz Grassinger -Halle | 1150 Wien, Tellgasse 3 | 2 |
| Schuhmeierplatz | 1160 Wien, Schuhmeierplatz 7 | 1 |
| Das 21er | 1210 Wien, Franklinstraße 21 | 3 |
| BG Bertha v. Suttner | 1210 Wien, Donauinselplatz | 3 |
| G, RG u. WRG, Unesco-Schule | 1210 Wien, Franklinstraße 26 | 3 |
| Sporthalle Großfeldsiedlung | 1210 Wien, Pastorstraße 29 | 2 |
| ASKÖ Ballsport Center Bernoullistraße | 1220 Wien, Bernoullistraße 7-9 | 4 |
| Sporthalle Tigergasse | 1080 Wien, Tigergasse | 1 |
| Sporthalle Kagran – Steigentesch | 1220 Wien, Steigenteschgasse 1 | 3 |