Unified Basketball
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Sport Chairperson: Doug Ames email Doug
NYSPSAA Unified Basketball State Handbook
the heading is off in the state handbook the link above is heading at the bottom of page 145 - scroll down.
Basketball:
NFHS Playing Rules:
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All NFHS Basketball rules will be followed unless a NYSPHSAA or Special Olympics Rule Adaptation is in place.
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There will not be a shot clock (NFHS rule).
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The ball used for game play will be a 29.5 inch basketball. (NFHS Rule)
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If extra time is needed, overtime periods will be 4 minutes. (NFHS Rule)
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Each team is allowed three Full and two 30 second timeouts per half. Each team is allowed one (1) additional full time out in overtime. (NFHS Rule)
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Three point shots are in effect.
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Team bonus will be reached at 7 team fouls and double bonus will be reached at 10 team fouls in each half.
NYSPHSAA and Special Olympics Modifications:
1. The objective of Unified Basketball is to have 3 Athletes and 2 Partners on the court.
2. Traveling will be called if a player scores or has a clear advantage because of the traveling.
3. A game may consist of either four 8 minute quarters or two 16 minute halves.
Points of Emphasis:
1. Double dribbles will be strictly enforced.
2. Any defense is allowed.
3. Free throw lane and 3 second lane violations will be enforced.
Definition of a Scrimmage
A scrimmage is a practice that is a SIMULATED CONTEST. In scrimmages: (a) both squads use the same field simultaneously with both coaches making corrections and giving instructions, (b) GAME RULES MUST BE ALTERED – SEE SPORT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS NYSPHSAA HANDBOOK, NYSPHSAA Handbook LINK (c) no official score is kept, (d) time period(s) are defined in the Sport Standards section of the NYSPHSAA Handbook , (e) no admission is charged. The use of officials would be permitted and encouraged whenever possible for the purpose of instruction regarding the rules and proper application of rules.