Team composition:
Each team may consist of 3 to 6 players. Three players are on the court at a time.
No coaches are allowed.
Game time:
Games are played with a 10-minute running clock OR until one team reaches 21 points.
In case of overtime, the first team to score 2 points wins.
Shot clock:
Each possession must result in a shot within 12 seconds.
Scoring:
- Shots made from behind the arc: 2 points
- All other field goals and free throws: 1 point
Fouls:
Only team fouls are tracked.
- Foul during a shot = 1 free throw (2 free throws if fouled behind the arc)
- On team fouls 7–9: opponent is awarded 2 free throws
- From the 10th team foul onwards: 2 free throws and ball possession
Game Flow
- Opening possession is decided by a coin toss.
- After a made basket: the defending team allows the offensive team to take the ball and clear it beyond the arc before beginning a new play. The defense may apply pressure during this clearance, but not within the no-charge zone.
- After a defensive rebound or steal: the ball must be passed or dribbled beyond the arc before attempting to score again. (No need to clear after an offensive rebound.)
- After a dead ball (e.g. foul or out-of-bounds): game resumes with a check-ball behind the arc, opposite the basket.
- After a jump ball: possession goes to the defensive team (check-ball).
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