3-On-3

• Each game will be to 21 points. The team must win by only one point.
• Teams score by either regular two-point baskets, or by three-point shots taken from outside the three-point circle.
• After a basket has been scored or a foul called, a player must put the ball in play from a line past the three point line above the foul key.
• All held balls will be put into play behind the three point line with possession given alternately to each team.
• On defensive rebounds or steals, players must return the ball by dribble or pass across the three point line before a basket may be attempted. Once across the line, they do not have to pass the ball before shooting.
• Any player may convert an offensive rebound.
• After a basket, the team scored upon will put the ball in play.
• Fouls will be called by participating players. A foul called in the act of shooting will result in either two or three points being awarded to the team which was fouled, depending on where the player was fouled. A non-shooting foul will result in the award of one point to the offended team. There is no bonus situation for fouls.
• The three second free throw lane rule will apply to all offensive players.
• Substitutions may be made after a basket or an out of bounds play.
• There are no time outs.
• Time will not be stopped to discuss any call.
• If the game ends in a tie after regulation time there will be a two minute overtime period. Possession will be determined by a coin toss. Ties at the end of any overtime period will result in successive one minute periods until the tie has been broken, with possession alternating each overtime period.

The First 13 Rules of Basketball (after basketball is newly invented)

Naismith (founder of basketball) wrote the first 13 rules of the game.

• The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
• The ball may be batted in any direction with one of both hands, but never with the fist.
• A player cannot run with the ball, unless he/she dribbles and runs. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.
• The ball must be held by the hands. The arms or body must not be used for holding it.
• No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking or tripping in any way of an opponent. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next basket is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed.
• A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violations of rules 3 and 4 such as described in rule 5.
• If a side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the meantime making a foul).
• A basket shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do no touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal.
• When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field and played by the first person touching it. In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
• The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify men according to Rule 5.
• The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a basket has been made and keep account of the goals, with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee.
• The time shall be two fifteen-minute halves, with five minutes' rest between.
• The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner.