[BillyMac]

FYI, here are our Connecticut IAABO hybrid NFHS and NCAA prep school rules:

PREP SCHOOL RULE DIFFERENCES

Connecticut prep schools follow National Federation High School rules except as presented within this document. There are 2 Connecticut prep schools, St Thomas Moore in Colchester and South Kent in Kent, which use NCAA rules. However, it is recommended to talk with both coaches before each game begins since they may agree to different rules depending on the team they play.

Boy/Girls
�� Two 16-minute halves
�� Visiting team wears white uniforms
�� No players in 1st marked lane space during free throw(s)
�� Players can leave marked lane spaces on release during free throw(s). Free Thrower and players around the arc must wait for ball to hit ring.

Girls
�� 30 second shot clock (see below)
�� 5 – 60-second and no 30-second timeouts
�� 10 second count in backcourt DOES NOT apply. Once the ball gains frontcourt status, the backcourt rule does apply.
�� 5-second closely guarded count applies only to player who is HOLDING the ball.

Boys
�� 35 second shot clock (see below)
�� 4 – 60-second and 2 – 30-second timeouts
�� 10 second count in backcourt DOES apply
�� No shot clock for sub-varsity games

SHOT CLOCK SITUATIONS
The shot clock is NOT RESET if a kicking violation occurs and the shot clock is 15 seconds or higher. If shot clock is below 15 seconds and a kicking violation occurs, the shot clock is set to 15 seconds.

SHOT CLOCK OFFICIATING GUIDELINES
When in doubt, consult with partner
- move away from coaches, players and benches to make decision
- Referee reports ruling to table and both coaches
- other official observes players and moves to where play will resume
Both officials must know where the shot clock is located (floor, wall, top of basket support) and that it starts, runs and resets. Either official can whistle the shot clock violation
Review in pre-game. If you have experience/knowledge, be considerate, not overbearing

If shot clock operator has no or limited knowledge/experience:
- be considerate, welcome individual to your “team”
- review basic duties; do not give an extended “clinic”
- talk with both coaches before game begins
If shot clock operator presents ongoing mistakes, consider:
- removal and replacement
- removal and officiate game with no shot clock
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