3-On-3 Basketball

The game is a half court game played by two teams of three players each, including a maximum of one substitute. (4 person per team)

1. Playing time consists of two 8 minute halves ( running clock), with an intermission of one minute.

2. A tie score at the end of regulation time shall, whenever possible, result in a 2 minute running clock overtime period, and ball possession is determined by a coin toss.

3. If the score remains tied after overtime, the Tournament Director shall determine the tie breaking procedure.

4. Time outs can only be called by the referee for injuries and special circumstances.

5. Substitutions may be made after a basket, a foul shot or a stoppage of play.

6. The winner of the coin toss shall take first half ball possession, and the loser shall take the possession to start the second half.

7. Ball possession changes hands after each basket, unless a foul is awarded.

8. Deliberate stalling or attempts to freeze the ball shall result in loss of ball possession.  If a team is warned for stalling, the official will administer a 10 second count during which a shot must be attempted.  If a shot is not at tempted, ball possession is lost.

9. Upon each successful field goal attempt, if the ball touches the rim the opposing must “clear the ball.” Clearing the ball is taking the ball pass the free throw line equivalent distance on the sides.

Fouling

Prior to the fifth team foul:

a. Any team common foul shall result in loss of possession for the offending team.

b. Any offensive foul shall result in disallowing a converted basket and loss of possession.

c. Any shooing foul with a missed basket shall result in a retained possession, and

d. Any shooting foul with a converted basket shall be awarded and a change of possession.

On and after the fifth foul:

a. Any common foul shall result in a single foul along with retained passion for the offended team.

b. Any offensive foul shall result in disallowing a converted basket and a single foul shot along with   retained possession for the offended team.

c. Any shooting foul with a converted basket shall result in the basket being awarded along with retained possession.

The Officials

The duties of the official shall include scoring, time keeping, and refereeing.  The officials shall conduct the game in accordance with the official rules.  The officials shall penalize any player, substitute or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct by immediate ejection and banishment from the playing area.  Prior to the game, the referee shall signal the ball in play to begin both halves, indicate attempted free throws, and call all other violations.  The referee shall have the power to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the rules.

Maximum of 4 members per team