30 point rule

[Rick Vietti]

The use of a "Running Clock" for youth basketball follows the trend set up by other team sports.

I believe the use of these type of measures by those putting together the rules is for "Sportsmanship." No one wants to see kids humiliated.

Baseball and Softball both have run rules for this purpose along with time limits. I have seen Football at youth levels use a running clock for point differences.

These rules are put in by those running the tournaments and leagues and we as officials show up as contracted and officiate by the rules given.