Saturday Hoops NYC · Playbook
How we play.
The rules every Saturday Hoops player follows — on the floor and off. First-timers get the game mechanics in their welcome ticket; this page has the full picture.
Ball don’t lie
On the court.
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First to 13
Must win by 2 — if it’s 13–12, play on. 15 is the cap: first to 15 wins outright.
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Scoring
2s and 3s.
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Format
Play 2, sit 1. Winners stay on for game 1 only. After that, every team plays 2 games then sits 1 — win or lose.
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Time Limit
Games are capped at 8 minutes. When time is called, the game ends — no matter the score. Keep it moving.
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Subs
Rotate subs between every game. When your team is playing two in a row, swap in your subs before the second game starts. Don’t wait.
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Fouls
Offensive players call fouls. Fouled team keeps possession. No and-1s — if you call a foul, the bucket doesn’t count.
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Respect the call
Disagree on a foul? Respect it and play on — no shooting it out, no arguing. It is what it is. Keep the game moving.
How we treat each other
Off the court.
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Respect
Use players’ stated names and pronouns. Treat every hooper the way you’d want your own crew treated — on the floor, in the group chat, in the DMs.
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Harassment
Not welcome here. That includes threats, unwanted contact, and disrespect on the platform, in the WhatsApp group, over email, or on Instagram and other channels you found through Saturday Hoops.
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Privacy
Don’t share another player’s profile info — photos, pronouns, Instagram handle, emergency contact — outside the league without their consent.
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Consequences
Warning → game suspension → permanent removal. Serious violations skip steps.
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Reporting
Something off? Email evan@mail.saturdayhoopsnyc.com. We take it seriously and keep the details private.
Question about a rule? Bring it up in the WhatsApp group. Reporting something private? Email us — we keep it confidential.