Game Rules

Learn the Game

Note: FIBA 3x3 has approved modifications to maintain the spirit of the game while making it more accessible.

The Platform Guidelines

  • Platform Reversible - Black/white/gray shorts & undershirt (if wearing) 

    White – Home team

    Black – Away team 

    Scorekeepers – Each team must provide 1 scorekeeper to the table 

  • Half-Court played on 1 basket

    10-Minute Game clock stops on dead balls

    Coin Flip for first possession

    First to Score 21 Wins or most points when time expires

    Scoring by 1’s & 2’s

    12-Second Shot Clock verbally enforced by referees at 5-seconds

    Possession alternates following a made basket

    Clear The Ball on all changes of possession

    Jump Ball goes to the defense

    1 Timeout per game (30 seconds)

    Substitutions on dead balls only

    Overtime Coin Flip first to score 2 points

  • Dead Ball Checks - Exchange the ball with a pass at the top of the key. The ball will become live after the check.

    *Examples - Start of Game, Out of Bounds, Common Fouls.

    Live Ball Clears - The ball must be dribbled or passed behind the arc with both feet. Failure to clear within 5-seconds results in a turnover.

    *Examples - Opponent Scores, Defensive Rebound, Steal.

  • Shooting Fouls = 1 shot (inside the arc) or 2 shots (outside the arc)

    Team Fouls 1-6 = Dead Ball Check

    Team Fouls 7–9= 1 shot for 2 points

    Team Fouls 10+ = automatic 2 points + ball

    Technical Fouls = automatic 2 points + ball