In FIBA 3x3 basketball, each team consists of three players on the court and one substitute player. The game is played on a half-court with one basket.
The game starts with a coin toss to determine which team gets the first possession or an alternative method if preferred. The team that wins the toss starts the game with possession of the ball.
Teams alternate possessions after each made basket or defensive stop. The shot clock is set to 12 seconds, encouraging quick plays and continuous action.
Scoring in FIBA 3x3 basketball follows traditional basketball rules, with each made basket inside the arc worth one point and each made basket beyond the arc worth two points.
The game is played to 21 points, with the team reaching or surpassing 21 points first declared the winner. If the game is tied at 21 points, the first team to score two points in overtime wins.
Fouls are counted cumulatively. Upon the seventh team foul in a game, the opposing team is awarded two free throws. Upon the tenth team foul, the opposing team is awarded two free throws and possession of the ball.
The game continues until one team reaches the winning score or time expires, with the team leading at the end declared the winner.
