What are the rules for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament?

3 X 3 basketball started back in the late 1980s and started as a street game in American neighborhoods. As the game became popular, the 3 X 3 basketball was introduced in the 2010 Youth Olympics games in Singapore.

The game started to grow in popularity due to the 3 players in each team and the half-size of the court. The 3 X 3 basketball game was promoted to an official Olympic sport during the 2021 Olympic Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

3x3 Basketball Court Size and Divisions

The 3 X 3 basketball court uses half of the standard court that measures 11 meters long and 15 meters wide. The court only has one hoop at one end, with an end line on the other. An arc drawn 6.75 meters from the center of the hoop divides the court into two scoring zones.

Player Numbers in Olympic 3x3 Basketball

In Olympics 3 X 3 basketball, each team consists of four players. Three players play on the court for each team with a fourth player serving as a substitute. The substitute player can enter the play during a stoppage of the play, giving a short rest to other players.

Timeouts in Olympic 3x3 Basketball

In Olympics 3 X 3 basketball, there is only one 30-second timeout during the game. In addition to this, there are two TV timeouts per game called by the referees.

Duration of a 3x3 Basketball Game

A 3 X 3 basketball game is quick and lasts 10 minutes. However, the game can end earlier if any team reaches 21 points. If neither team hits the target, the team with a higher score at the end of 10 minutes will be the winner.

In case of a tie, there will be an overtime, and the team that scores 2 points claims victory.

How does a 3x3 Basketball Tournament work?

A 3 X 3 basketball tournament starts with a pool play round. In the eight-teams tournament, every team will play against each other. After the first round, the team placed in the top two directly goes to the semi-finals, and the next four again compete against each other in a play-in round. Winners of these games join the semifinals.

The tournament concludes with gold and bronze medal games, determining the top three teams.

Where is the 3 on 3 basketball tournament venue in Paris?

The 2024 Paris Olympics will showcase 3 X 3 basketball at De La Concorde. The arena is in the center of Paris and this is now being transformed into an urban sports arena.

Is there a shot clock in 3x3 Basketball?

In 3 X 3 basketball, teams have just 12 seconds to attempt a shot after gaining possession. This is half the time allowed in traditional basketball. The shorter time frame forces quick decision-making and rapid play.

Can you foul out in 3x3 Basketball?

Unlike in a traditional basketball game, players in a 3 X 3 basketball cannot foul out. On the other hand, two unsportsmanlike fouls may end up in a player's disqualification.

For what duration is a 3x3 basketball tournament held?

Beginning on July 30th, the 3 X 3 tournament will continue for one week. Up to August 4th, eight teams will compete against each other in the first round. The semifinals and championship games will be on August 5th and 6th.