Cowles Miniball Rules

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Overview of Cowles Miniball Competition rules, including game format, equipment, defence guidelines, and player development focus.

Cowles Miniball Competition

All games will have referees provided (no need for teams to find referees!), and a floor controller will be available to assist volunteers keeping the scoreboard and scoresheet correct during games. In addition to this, all games will be scored via the Glory League System, which means players and supporters will receive an email link after the game to watch. 

 

Rules of Note:

  • Teams – 4 players will be on court per team at any one time
  • Coach Etiquette – The CBA regards coach’s sideline conduct very seriously and will act in a zero-tolerance manner in regard to abusive behaviour. Please be reminded that this is primary school sport so allow mistakes and learning from everyone.
  • Length – Games consist of two 13-minute halves (running clock), starting every half hour.
  • Baskets – are lowered to approximately 2.4m (8-foot).
  • Size Five – basketballs are used.
  • Wrist Bands/Sashes – colour coded so a player can mark one opposition player (Man to Man defence). This promotes guarding, rather than chasing the ball constantly.
  • Retreat Rule – Players must retreat to halfway when: They lose clear possession in the attacking half; or their team scores a basket (this promotes transition from offence to defence and creates space for dribbling and passing to develop).
    Please note that players may be asked to retreat to the free-throw line (and wait for the offense to cross halfway before playing defense) if the scoring margin is high.
  • Four Dribbles Max – promotes passing and sharing of the ball with teammates.
  • Fouls – players will not receive individual fouls on our scoring app, but referees can send a player off if they are deemed to be fouling too often (this promotes the concept of non-physical play and ultimately leads to better defence).
  • Uniform – teams to wear a consistent one, preferably numbered (we can supply some bibs).
  • Free Throws – no free throws. If a player is fouled in the act of shooting, they are automatically awarded 2 or 3 points for the foul & 1 extra point if the shot goes in. This is to encourage maximum playing time and discourage fouls.

 

 

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