Half court basketball requires three players from each team on the court at once. The game follows the same basic rules as full-court basketball, with some differences due to the limited space. Three-on-three players typically officiate the game themselves, allowing for some rule flexibility.
Game Play
The offensive team must make at least one pass before shooting the ball. As in full-court basketball, offensive players can only remain in the free throw lane for three seconds.
Substitutions
Teams can make player substitutions during any play stoppage, such as a basket, foul or out of bounds play.
Possession
Decide which team will possess the ball first with a coin toss. Whenever a team makes a basket, the opposing teams gains possession of the ball. If a team takes possession of the ball with a defensive rebound or turnover, that team must take the ball back behind the three-point line by passing or dribbling it before they can shoot the ball. In jump ball situations, alternate possession.
Self-Officiated Rules
Decide upon a point total, such as 15 or 21 points, to play to before you begin the game. A team must win by two points. Determine an acceptable number of time outs each team can call for the duration of the game. Players must call fouls themselves. All full court basketball foul rules apply to half court basketball as well.
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