The Rules.
3x3 is basketball at speed — condensed, decisive, and Olympic-certified. Learn the format, then bring it.
Scoring
1 pt inside the arc · 2 pts behind the arc.
Game Length
10 minutes or the first team to 21 points wins.
Overtime
First team to score 2 points takes it.
Shot Clock
12 seconds. Fast game. Fast decisions.
Continuous Play
After a score, defense gains possession under the hoop and must clear the arc.
Fouls 7–9
Two free throws for the fouled team.
10th Foul+
Two free throws AND possession.
Every rule. Straight from FIBA.
The full, official FIBA 3x3 ruleset — scoring, technical fouls, substitutions, timeouts, and every edge case. Required reading before your first sanctioned tournament.
Coaching the 3x3 game.
The Treyball 3x3 curriculum breaks the game down into teachable modules — decision-making under a 12-second clock, spacing without help-side defense, and the read-and-react sequences that separate 3x3 from 5-on-5.
Available for club coaches, school programs, and provincial staff. Reach out for the current syllabus.