3×3 Rules of the Game
Court and Ball
A regular 3×3 court playing surface is 15m (width) x 11m (length)
The official 3×3 ball shall be used in all categories
Team roster
4 players
3 + 1 substitute
Note: game must start with 3 (three) players in FIBA 3×3 Official Competitions
Referee(s)
1 or 2
Time/Score keeper(s)
Up to 2
Time-outs
1 per team and 2 TV-time outs, if any, at first dead ball after 6:59 and 3:59 dead ball, 30 seconds
Initial possession
Coin flip
Note: the team that wins the coin flip decides whether it takes the ball or leaves it, in order to get it in a potential overtime
Scoring
1 point and 2 points, if scored behind the arc
Game duration & Score limit
1 x 10 minutes, playing time
Score limit: 21 points. Applies to regular playing time only
Note: if a game clock is not available, running time length and sudden death score is at organizer’s discretion. FIBA recommends setting score limit in line with the game duration (10 minutes/10 points; 15 minutes/15 points; 21 minutes/21 points)
Overtime
First team to score two (2) points wins the game
Shot clock
12 seconds
Note: if a shotclock device is not available, referee to warn and count
down the 5 last seconds
Free throw(s) following a shooting foul
1 free throw
2 free throws, if foul committed behind the arc
Foul limit per team
6 team fouls
Penalty for team fouls 7, 8 and 9
2 free throws
Penalty for team fouls 10 and more
2 free throws + ball possesion
Possession following a successful goal
- Defense possession
- Right underneath the hoop
- Ball to be dribbled or passed to a player behind the arc
- Defensive team not allowed to play for the ball inside the “no-charge semi-circle” area underneath the basket
…following a dead ball
Check ball exchange behind the arc (at the top)
…following a defensive rebound or steal
Ball to be dribbled/passed behind the arc
…following a jumpball situation
Defense possession
Substitutions
- In dead ball situations, prior to the check ball
- The substitute can enter the game after his teammate steps off the court and establishes a physical contact with him behind the end line opposite the basket. Substitutions require no action from the referees or table officials
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