RULES IN THE TRENCHES
Est. 2025 • The Grind Era • No Easy Buckets
This isn't a nursery rhyme. We play by The Code of the 2000s. Physicality is encouraged. Isolation scoring is respected. If you can't handle a hand-check, stay on the porch.
THE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE
THE CROSSOVER
LEGAL
The 'Iverson Crossover' (High hesitation with hand on side of ball) is legal currency here. Break ankles, not rules.
HAND CHECKING
ENCOURAGED
Defense starts at the parking lot. Hand-checking is permitted above the free-throw line. Earn your space.
THE FLOP
BANNED
Exaggerating contact to deceive officials results in a Technical Foul. We don't act; we play.
GAME FORMAT
- TIMING4 Quarters x 10 Minutes (Stop Clock)
- OVERTIME5 Minutes (Max 2 OTs)
- SUDDEN DEATHIf tied after 2OT, first team to score 2 points wins.
ZERO TOLERANCE
Violence Protocols
- Flagrant 2: Automatic Ejection.
- Fighting: Immediate Ejection + Suspension (Min. 1 Game).
- The "Three Strikes" Rule: 3 Flagrant 2s = Season Ban.
Technical Fouls
Respect the game. Respect the officials.
- 2 Technicals: Automatic Ejection + Fine.
- 6 Personal Fouls: Disqualification.