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Official Rulebook

Play by the Rules.

Based on NCAA and NBA standards, adapted for 1v1. The Head Referee's word is final on court.

01

Game Format & Scoring

First player to reach 30 points wins. Score is capped at 30. No time limit. Make it, take it.

Inside the arc
2 points
Outside the arc
3 points
Free throws
1 point each
Halftime
At 15 points · 3-minute break · last scorer retains possession
02

Fouls & Free Throws

Fouls are called by the referee — not by players. Free throw results determine possession.

Shooting foul (missed shot)
1 FT · make = retain, miss = change
And-1 (fouled on a make)
Basket counts + 1 FT · make = retain
Intentional foul
1 FT · possession retained regardless
Two fouls same possession
1 FT · possession ends
03

Defensive Contact

Defenders must be physical but clean. Contact is strictly enforced.

One-hand touch
Allowed on the catch
Two hands on the offensive player
Automatic foul
Hands sitting on shoulders in triple threat
Foul on the floor
Denial defense during check-up
Not permitted
04

Player Conduct

Trash talk within basketball context is allowed. Personal or offensive behaviour is not.

Respect officials
Referee's word is final on court
Basketball trash talk
Permitted
Personal / derogatory conduct
Technical foul or removal
Supporters
Players are responsible for their crowd
05

Technical Fouls

Technicals are for conduct, not basketball plays.

1st Technical
1 free throw + loss of possession
2nd Technical
2 free throws + loss of possession + possible removal
Triggers
Fighting, throwing the ball, post-shot contact, disrespect, slamming
Delay of game
Warning · repeat = technical
06

Timeouts

Timeouts are a resource. Use them wisely.

Per player
1 timeout per half
Carryover
Unused timeouts do not carry to the second half
Calling one you don't have
Immediate technical foul
Reviews
1 per half · referee-controlled only
07

Equipment

All equipment is league-controlled. Show up ready to compete.

Ball
Official Duel SL ball · no personal balls
Attire
Identifiable · no matching tops without staff coordination
Jewellery
Rings, chains, earrings removed before play
Non-compliance
Player asked to change before their game