Three-on-three basketball is a popular intramural and tournament style of the game that is often self-officiated. Teams that don't have enough players for a full-court, five-on-five game often choose to play half-court, three-on-three basketball. The game requires, speed, quickness, offensive skills, and the ability to get your teammates involved in the play.
Game Regulations
In three-on-three basketball, the game is played on one half of a full-sized basketball court. When one team gains possession of the ball, it must bring the ball back beyond the 3-point arc before starting its offensive attack. Games are played to 15 points, and the winning team must be ahead by at least two points. If neither team can separate by two points or more, the game ends when the first team gets to 20 points.
Scoring
All shots made from inside the 3-point circle are worth one point. A shot from outside the 3-point line is worth two points. Teams that make their shot get to keep possession of the ball. There are no free throws shot after fouls. If the shooting team is fouled, it gets possession of the ball.
Self-Officiating
Players who have been fouled must call the foul immediately. Players may not call so-called "ticky-tack," or incidental, fouls. If there is a dispute after the foul is called, the two sides will work out a compromise. If they can't agree, one of the players will shoot a free throw. If the free throw is made, the decision goes in favor of the team that made the free throw. If the free throw misses, then the decision goes in favor of the opposing team.
Change of Possession
Any time there is a change of possession the ball must be brought back behind the 3-point line. This includes after air balls, turnovers, and out-of-bounds plays, as well as rebounds that team gets on balls that go off the rim or backboard. If the offensive team shoots without taking the ball back, the opponent gets credit for any basket made.
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