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5th grade basketball is start of separation between above-average players and average players. Players also begin to develop a passion and a few learn the value of individual workouts. Players who focus on age-appropriate fundamentals will show incredible growth and there will be a noticeable difference between recreational players and aspiring high school players.
The USA Basketball guidelines are often ignored at this age, but it will be a little less detrimental to player development. Players and coaches who continue to follow USA guidelines will see more positive results. Players and coaches who do not, will risk the possibilities of developing bad habits that will be difficult to correct.
It is a great age to coach because there is a passion that many players develop. Some players will absorb as much coaching as possible and can improve drastically over a short period of time.
Continue to gocus on age-appropriate skill development. Shoot on the approriate basket height whenever possible and…… MAKE SURE IT IS FUN!
Encourage coaches, assistant coaches, parents and players to review and follow the USA basketball guidelines for this age.
Equipment And Court Specifications
Ball sizes: Boys and Girls size 6 (28.5”)
Height of Basket: 9 feet
Size of Court: 74’x50′
Distance of 3-Point: Not Applicable (Players should not shoot 3-point shots)
Distance of Free-Throw Line: 14 feet
Recommended Participation Guidelines
Game Length: 24-32 minutes
Games Per Week: 1 to 2
Practice Length: 45-75 minutes
Practices Per Week: 2
Maximum Participation Guidelines
Maximum Games Per Day: 2
Maximum Hours Per Week of Organized Basketball: 3
Rest Guidelines
Minimum Rest Days per Week: 2
Maximum Months Per Year in Organized Basketball: 5
Recommended Hours of Sleep Per Night: 9 – 12 Hours
Game Structure
Game Length: Four 8-minute periods
Time Between Periods: 1 minute
Extra Period(s): 2 minutes
Scoring: Free throw: 1 point All field goals: 2 points No 3-point field goals
Timeouts: Two 60-second timeouts permitted in the first half of play. Two 60-second timeouts permitted in the second half of play. One 60-second timeout granted for each extra period Unused timeouts may not carry over to the next half or into extra periods
Start of Game Possession: Coin flip. Team awarded possession starts with throw-in at half court.
Game Tactics
Playing Time: Equal playing time in periods 1-3. Coaches discretion in the fourth period and each extra period
Set Defense: Only player-to-player defense throughout the competition
Pressing Defense: Player-to-player defense may be extended full court in the fourth period and each extra period Leading team may not extend the defense over half court when leading by 25 points or more.
Double-Team/Crowding: Double-team/crowding is not allowed throughout the competition Coaches discretion throughout the competition.
Stealing from the Dribbler: Coaches discretion throughout the competition.