Sportsplex West 3v3 Basketball Rules

1. Games consist of (2) 10 minute halves with a 2-minute half time. Continuous running clock during the halves. NO TIMEOUTS!
2. Games are played on Half Court
3. Scoring: 2 points inside the arc, 3 points outside the arc
4. Free Throws: One shot will be given to a player that is fouled in the act of shooting. A missed free throw is a live ball (unless it is an air ball). A free throw is worth 2 points if the player was fouled inside the arc, 3 points for outside the arc.
5. Intentional Fouls (no matter the time of game) will result in 2 points plus the ball for the fouled team.
6. Following a made basket or dead ball, the other team can check the ball in anywhere behind the take back line (3 point line).
7. Both feet and ball must go outside the take back line (3 point line) at a change of possession.
8. A ball that goes out of bounds under the hoop will be checked back in behind the take back line (3 point line).
9. Half court line is considered out of bounds.
10. Stealing is not allowed when there is a change of possession and the ball is being taken back behind the take back line (3 point line). All other times, stealing is allowed.
11. Defense is awarded all jump balls.
12. 3 seconds in the lane, Refs will issue reminders early. Excessive violations will result in turn-over.
13. A defensive rebound must be taken back behind the take back line (3 point line).
14. "Paper, rock, scissors" will determine the team that gets the ball first.
15. Ties will be settled with a sudden death free throw shootout. Each team receives equal opportunities to shoot free throws until one team makes one and the other team misses their shot. New shooter each time.
16. Teams need to wear matching jerseys of the same color that have a number on them (Front/back or both).
17. 3rd grade will play on 9ft hoops -- All other divisions will play at 10ft hoops.
18. All divisions will use the 28.5 size basketball.
19. Each team will be required to have one parent to run the scoreboard.
20. Please be respectful of the opponents and facility. Show good sportsmanship and help keep the facility clean.