BASKETBALL GUIDELINES Start with a jump ball. Know your court boundaries. Watch contact/fouls. Watch violations (double dribble, traveling, backcourting). Advanced players need to coach beginning players. 3+ second tie up will be a jumpball. No foul shots (team who did not commit foul will get possession), pass in. Decide if your team is playing Man to Man or Zone defense. Keep track by twos. First game everyone must touch the ball before you can shoot.