Basketball 3x3

Evolving from outdoor courts to the Olympic Games, 3X3 basketball has been structured over the years by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the governing body responsible for developing basketball. The introduction of events such as the 3X3 World Tour and the 3X3 Superleague in France reflects the soaring popularity of this young urban sport, played in an electric atmosphere whipped up by a DJ and their music.

Fast-paced and frenetic, with defence turning into attack in the blink of an eye this shortened form of the game is Basketball as you’ve never experienced it before! 

It only takes a look at the playing area to realise this is basketball, but not as we know it.

With only half a court and just one hoop for both teams to attack, gaining possession and using it well is the key to the game.

The court isn’t the only thing that’s been cut in half. With just 12 seconds on the shot clock instead of the 24 permitted in full court basketball, 3×3 offers high octane action at every turn.

Each team is made up of three players, plus one substitute. Shots scored from inside the arc-shaped scoring zone are worth one point each, while shots taken from behind the arc area put two on the board.

The first team to 21 points wins – if no team has reached that milestone after ten minutes, the team in the lead claims the win.