RPL Rulebook

• Minimum 10 rostered players per team
• 4v4 or 5v5 only — 2v2 games are no longer allowed
• Game format must remain consistent — if both teams agree to 4v4 before the game, it stays 4v4 for the entire game. Switching formats mid-game to gain an advantage will result in staff action

• 10 seconds to cross half-court
• 5-second inbound timer (enforced in-game)
• No self-inbounding
• Over-and-back is not allowed (crossing half-court then returning)
• To advance the ball, you must inbound it; calling a timeout during an active play to avoid a double turnover will count as a timeout used

• Substitutions are permitted during any dead ball situation
• Calling for a substitution during active play results in a timeout deduction

A drive is only considered a drive when:

• You take a layup or floater
• You are inside the EBL zone
• You use 45 power or below
• You are directly attacking the rim

If the shot is not a layup or floater, it is not a drive. Leaning or fading near the rim may count as a drive depending on the shot attempt.

• Fades from anywhere on the court — including near or inside the paint — are considered jump shots
• Fading in 45 power range is still a jumper
• Midranges and 70-power shots are allowed and encouraged realistically
• Spamming midranges does not mean you are playing realistically — you can still violate realism rules this way
• The only exception for heavy midrange spamming is for players modeled after characters like Kevin Durant — and even then, you must remain realistic

• EBL is only allowed inside the paint, strictly for eurosteps
• You cannot EBL or hop over other players outside the paint
• Referees are required to step in immediately if this occurs
• Any use of EBL outside the paint will be called a violation

✅ Allowed: On-ball screens only (screening the defender guarding the ball handler)

❌ Not Allowed:

• Screening on defense
• Off-ball screens to get yourself open
• Any other type of screen — violations may result in a turnover or further penalties

• Pressing is allowed below 1 minute only
• Pressing on an inbound is allowed only during the allotted pressing window

• If a player is stunned while shooting → shooting foul
• If a defender is stunned while playing defense → offensive foul
• Technical foul → 1 free throw
• And-1 (fouled while shooting and still makes the shot) → 1 free throw

Refs will enforce these rules strictly to keep games fair and consistent.

• 3PA limits are based strictly on total 3PA from Basketball Reference
• Per-36, Per-48, or G-League stats will not be used
• Walk-on stats do not count toward a player's official statistics
• Referees will monitor and track 3PA compliance during games
• Players must follow their assigned 3PA limit — no exceptions

• 5v5 → 2 walk-ons
• 4v4 → 1 walk-on
• 3v3 → 1 walk-on

• Minimum 7 games played required to be eligible for postseason
• Play-in games must be completed before playoffs begin
• Inactive teams may be auto-forfeited
• To qualify for playoffs, awards, and rankings, a team must have played 70–80% of the league at least once

• A team that is 10–0 with a 6.2 power ranking may be ranked lower than a 4–0 team with an 8.2 ranking if the 4–0 team played stronger competition
• Teams that duck real competition will receive a weak power ranking regardless of record
• Strong competition matters more than farming weak teams

• Both teams have a minimum of 3 players ready
• Teams are in the same conference
• The challenge is proposed within active league hours

• Playoff teams: owner must have $10M–$20M+ salary cap
• Play-in & eliminated teams: $2M–$8M+ salary cap

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee approval — final decisions are made by staff.

• Cannot abandon or ditch your team at any point during the season
• If stepping down, you must transfer the FO role to a willing and eligible player on your current roster
• Leaving the server as an FO = permanent ban
• Disbanding a team = 2-season FO blacklist (cannot own or manage a team)
• Leaving mid-season harms not only your team but the entire league

• Teams exceeding the cap must make adjustments immediately
• Failure to reach compliance within the designated timeframe = entire team suspended

• Every game requires an official referee — no exceptions unless staff specifically approve otherwise
• No ref = automatic forfeit
• Only members properly roled in the Referee Department may officiate — anyone caught reffing without the correct role will receive a harsh suspension
• Team captains and Franchise Owners are responsible for ensuring a referee is available before tipoff
• Do not wait until the last second to check

• They are not receiving playing time, AND
• The owner is refusing to trade or release them

• You must provide evidence of your signing date
• You must explain a valid reason why you haven't played ("I don't like how things are going" is not valid)
• If you are a veteran, include your stats — owners may be quizzed on your activity

• Must be approved by Commissioners/Executives
• One-time only per player
• Must be submitted before All-Star Week

• DM @infusedmarbles if you genuinely suspect someone is cheating
• Do not spam staff or ping people randomly
• Reports must include a real reason — not just because you're upset or guessing

• If a player passes → matter is closed
• If a player fails → they receive one chance to remove all cheats and pass a second check (conducted the next day or when staff approves)
• If a player fails the second check → they are suspended; return may only be possible through bail if applicable

• Any player found trading teams will be suspended immediately pending investigation
• Additional discipline (temporary or permanent ban) may follow depending on severity and intent
• If you believe a team transfer is necessary, submit a request to staff before making any change
• Unilateral or back-channel trades will not be tolerated

• Staff have final say on all matters
• Requests are not guaranteed
• Spam = automatic suspension — no warnings, no exceptions
• Hacking discussion is prohibited
• Fake tickets and troll tickets will be punished
• All support must go through the support server
• UFFL members are blacklisted
• Possession of hacks is not welcome in RPL
• Forfeiting a game before a potential record is broken will result in a suspension
• Game quality matters for awards — wins against low-rated teams carry less weight