FIBA 3X3 Ball (size of a 6, weight of a 7). U10 teams can use a size 5 ball.
Coin toss starts the game (winner chooses if they want the ball to start the game or start a potential overtime)
Games end after 10 minutes OR if a team gets 21 points
The first 8 minutes are run time, the last 2 minutes are stop time.
It is continuous play, do not check the ball after a score.
Teams must clear the ball every time there is a change of possession (including an airball caught by the defense).
When a basket is scored, the other team gets the ball in the semi-circle below the net without facing any pressure from the defense (3 second time limit)
2 points from outside the arc, 1 point inside the arc
Overtime rules = First team to score 2 points wins
NO COACHING Allowed (u10/u11 teams can have an adult help with subs only)
TeamAddy 3x3 House Rules
If the court does not have a 12 second shot clock, the referees will countdown from 5 out loud when a team is “stalling”.
No outdoor shoes are allowed on the indoor wood floors
Fouls
Team fouls 1-6 in act of shooting = Inside the Arc = 1 free throw (Outside the Arc = 2 free throws)
Team fouls 1-6 not in act of shooting = possession
Team fouls 7-9 = 2 free throws
All team fouls 10 or more = 2 free throws + possession