Is there a shot clock, a backcourt count or any other special rules?

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Rule Ages 7-8 Ages 9-11 Shot clock None None Backcourt count None 10 seconds to cross half court Closely guarded (5 seconds) Not used Only when the player is holding the ball Clock stops On any dead ball On any dead ball Time to shoot a free throw 10 seconds 10 seconds Players on the free-throw lane Up to 3 offense (including shooter) and 3 defense Same Substitutions Either team, whenever the clock is stopped Same Ball advanced after a timeout No No Having no backcourt count for 7-8 year-olds lets coaches teach players before they reach half court. Fewer clock stoppages for these ages keep the game flowing.

Rule	Ages 7-8	Ages 9-11
Shot clock	None	None
Backcourt count	None	10 seconds to cross half court
Closely guarded (5 seconds)	Not used	Only when the player is holding the ball
Clock stops	On any dead ball	On any dead ball
Time to shoot a free throw	10 seconds	10 seconds
Players on the free-throw lane	Up to 3 offense (including shooter) and 3 defense	Same
Substitutions	Either team, whenever the clock is stopped	Same
Ball advanced after a timeout	No	No