3v3 Rules

PHILOSOPHY

We are for the players. Kids need to enjoy the sport to want to improve. The key focus is FUN! This is an opportunity to develop basketball skills in a fun, low-stress environment.

We encourage healthy competition in which kids play hard and play to win but not at the expense of belittling opponents, yelling at officials or displaying poor sportsmanship.

We ask that players and parents conduct themselves appropriately and exhibit good sportsmanship.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS - No coaching. Cheering, however, is encouraged. Let the kids play and figure out some things on their own.  

Help to keep the facility clean. Please pick up garbage and water bottles at the end of your games.

PLAYER CONDUCT - No swearing, taunting or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. Unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out (ref discretion); or 3) ejection from the game or league. - If unnecessary or excessive fouls occur, the ref may impose a technical foul (2 pts plus the ball). - No hanging on the rim or net. - Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship and shake hands with their opponents

Ball size: 27.5 Prek-2nd grade -  3rd and 4th grades – 28.5. Girls 5th-12th and Boys 5th and 6th – 28.5. Boys 7th-12th 29.5. -

Games are 20-minutes running time. 1 time-out. Short water breaks may be allowed due to heat or a lack of subs. - Unlimited substitutions after made baskets or when the ball is not in play. - A team may play with only two players (3 on 2). - Possession of jump balls will alternate. - 3 seconds in the lane will result in a turnover. Refs may issue reminders. - Both feet and the ball must go outside of the 3-pt line on a change of possession. – A ball that goes out of bounds is checked behind the arc. – The half-court line is out of bounds. – Following a made basket or dead ball, the ball can be checked anywhere behind the arc. – A defensive rebound must be taken past the arc (includes air balls). There are no “free backs”. – No stalling. There will be a ref’s discretion 30-second shot clock. – Scoring: 2 points per basket inside the arc. 3 points per basket outside the arc. – NO Free Throws: A fouled player will remain possession at the top of the key. – Intentional fouls (no matter when they occur) will result in 2 points PLUS the ball. – Ties will be settled with a free-throw shootout. Each team receives three opportunities to shoot free throws (3 different shooters). The team that makes the most out of three will be declared the winner. If there is a tie after three shots, additional free throws will be shot alternately until one team makes the free throw and the other team misses.