COURT RULES

Basketball court rules should be posted in conspicuous locations near the court entrance.  Rules postings should cover everything from court conduct to rules of play.

THE BASKETBALL COURT

When setting up your basketball court(s), the following guidelines should be followed:

1. Install break-away rims on glass backboards.
2. Make sure the bottom of the backboard is properly padded.
3. Make sure all walls and poles beneath backboards are properly padded.
4. There should be at least 3 feet of unobstructed space must be available around the court.

OUT-OF-BOUNDS AREAS

All major basketball regulating agencies recommend that there be a at least 3 feet of unobstructed space surrounding the entire basketball court.  Ideally there should be at least 10 feet of unobstructed space,   This means that there should be nothing inside this area.  Nothing.  That means no bleachers, aerobic accessories, stored equipment, etc.