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3v3 Rules
Here’s what you need to know.
Teams & Players
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Max. 4 players
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Can be coed, male or female
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Brackets will be decided by number of teams registered.
Court & Ball
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Half-court play – One basket is used.
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Ball size – Men typically use a size 6 (28.5"), women’s leagues may also use size 6.
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Shot clock – 12 seconds in official FIBA 3x3, though recreational leagues may vary.
Game Length
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First to 21 points (win by 2), or 10-minute game clock (whichever comes first).
Scoring
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Field goal inside the arc = 1 point
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Field goal outside the arc = 2 points
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Free throws = 1 point
Possession Rules
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Check ball at the top after each made basket or dead ball.
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After a defensive rebound or steal, the ball must be cleared beyond the arc before attempting to score.
Fouls
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Team fouls 7–9 = 2 free throws
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10+ fouls = 2 free throws + possession
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No personal foul limit, but rough play can result in disqualification.
3-Point Shootout Rules
Each shooter will have 60 seconds to shoot five balls from five racks positioned around the 3-point line. One rack will be stationed at the top of the key, one will be on each wing, and one will be in each corner. Each shooter may begin at either
corner of the court. The designated shooting spots along the 3-point arc will be marked with orange tape. The shooter will stand behind the tape when shooting.
1. Participants may shoot one time only.
2. The clock will start on the shooter’s first release.
3. The first four balls on each rack are worth one point, and the fifth ball on each rack is worth two points. A shooter must have both feet behind the 3-point line when he/she releases the ball.
4. A shooter’s total score is determined by adding the total points he/she receives for all made baskets from behind the 3-point line.
5. Tie-Breaker - When determining the champion, the following tie-breaking procedure will be followed: The first tiebreaker will be the number of money balls each shooter hit in his/her round. If a tie still exists, the second tiebreaker will be the number of baskets made from the last rack. If a tie still exists, proceed backward through the number of racks until the tie is broken.
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