Key points:

• 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