pee wee rules adjustments

[just another ref]

Originally posted by TigerBball
As a coach, I love the no zone rule at this age. 9 and 10 year olds do not shoot weel enough from outside to consistently defeat a zone. Also, you don't teach the kids how to play D. It tends to be a way to win without regard for teaching the kids anything.

However, I do think you should be allowed to play helpside. So, our elementary program has adopted an exception to the zone rule. You may double team the ball anytime it is in the lane. Otherwise, you must stay reasonably close to your man.

I agree that 9-10 year olds do not shoot well from outside, but I disagree that this is a reason to outlaw zone. Some at this age (and older) do not have an attention span long enough to guard one player for the whole game, some of which are not involved at all in the offense.

I don't understand what you mean when you say that you don't teach kids to play defense. Whether man or zone, there is plenty to teach on the defensive side, one main thing being move your feet.

I also strongly agree with your exception to the no zone rule. Not being allowed to help out on defense when a player drives to the basket is about as contrary to "real"
basketball as you can get.