(i) 1. Playing Time : The playing time period is of 40 min duration which is extended into four quarters. The rest period in-between 1 to II and III to IV quarters is 2 min whereas, in half (between lito ifi quarter) it is 5 min to 10 mm, i.e., 10-2; 10- 5/10; 10-2; 10. The game clock starts when the ball reaches the highest point on a toss, during ajunip ball is tapped by the first player.
2. Extra Time: In case of tie during normal time period of 40 min the game is extended for 5 min play. It can further be extended up to break of tie.
3. ‘24 ’ -Seconds Rule : Whenever team gains possession of ball, they are supposed to attempt the basket within 24 seconds.
4. ‘8’ – Seconds Rule: After the score or due to foul or any other reason if team gets the possession of ball they are supposed to move the ball in the front of court (from the rear half of court) within ‘8’ seconds. (Earlier it was 10 second rule).
(ii) Illegal contact with the opposing player. These fouls are charging, illegal blocking, guarding from behind, holding or pushing opponent, illegal-screening.
(iii) It is an infraction of rules of game
• Travelling: Illegal movement of the ball like running without bounce or passing while running.
• Caring : A player with ball dribbles the ball with the shifting palm rather than the finger.
• Double-Dribble : A player while dribbling the ball cannot use both hands ‘ simultaneously for dribble. He can use both hands only while receiving or while passing the hall.
• Out of Bound : Ball hits the boundary line or it bounces out of play-field.
• Back-Court: If ball is passed from the front court to the rear court to own teammate,
