3×3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players (or two teams of 4). Events can be staged outdoor and indoor in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.

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The rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game. The non-stop music brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere, which attracts a new young audience to the games. 3×3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage.

 

3×3 is the name, let’s explain the game!

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• 3 starters, one sub – that’s your squad.

• Half the size but twice as fast – We play on one basket in a half-court setting.

• Beyond the arc is 2 points, any other basket is worth 1 point.

• First to 21 points or play out the 10 minutes – that’s how you win.

• 12 seconds is all you have to put a shot up – that’s the shot clock.

• Official 3×3 basketball is used, it’s a Size 6 with the weight of a Size 7.

• Fouls: 6 team fouls.

• Fouls 7, 8, 9: the penalty is 2 free throws.

• Fouls 10 or more receive 2 free throws + ball possession.

• 1 referee per game.