Rules

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

1. Each team must have at least 3 players on their roster, with a maximum of 5, and be registered as a team by the predetermined entry deadline. 2. Team will be grouped in divisions with teams of similar average age, size, and playing experience. 3. Player eligibility will be enforced.Identification for each player is required at on-site registration. 4. Eligibility problems will be addressed from time of discovery. No replay of games or adjustment will be allowed for previous tournament games and standing involving the team in question. 5. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed for player consumption on site. 6. Players may appear on only one (1) team for each tournament. Any player appearing on more than one (1) team roster will have to choose one (1) team to play for.
PRE-GAME
1. All games must start with at least 3 players but, can be completed with less. 2. Both teams will warm-up at the same time prior to the game. 3. Only those teams scheduled to play are allowed to occupy the court at the scheduled time. 4. Teams MUST be at their court at their scheduled time, even if games are "running behind"
SCORING
1. A field goal is worth one (1) point. A technical foul results in one free throw attempt plus possession of the ball. 2. A successful goal from behind the "3-point line" line (approx. 20") is worth two (2) points. The player shooting must have both feet completely behind the line when initiating the attempt. 3. Games are played to 21 points - win by 2, or team ahead after 25 minutes, wins. 4. In case of a tie score at the end of regulation there will be a coin flip to determine possession and the first basket wins.
LIVE BALL / DEAD BALL / POSSESSION
1. A coin flip before the start of the game will determine who gets the ball out-of-bounds first. The team on the top of the bracket will call the coin toss. 2. The ball will change possession after a scored basket. 3. All jump balls will be called by the 3on3 Live Referee and will go the team on defense. 4. The front of the portable baskets will be played out-of-bounds. The top of the backboard is out-of-bounds; however, the sides and bottom of the backboard are in play. 5. The ball must be checked by an opposing player before it is put into play. The player must pass the ball at the top of the court to begin play. 6. The ball must be "taken back" past the two point line on each and every change of possession. Violation occurs only if a basket is made by the team failing to properly "take it back", and will result in loss of point scored and possession to the other team. 7. "Taking back" means one foot behind the two point line.
FOULS AND VIOLATIONS
1. Every court will have at least one (1) 3on3 Live Referee. All fouls and violations will be called by the 3on3 Live Referee. 2. If a fouled is called while a player is attempting a shot and the basket is made then count the basket, record the foul and no foul shot is awarded. On the 7th thru 12th fouls, award a free throw for all fouls and the ball changes possession if the free throw is made or missed. After the 12th team fouled, award a free throw for all fouls and if the free throw is made or missed the fouled team retains possession. 3. A 3on3 Live Referee may call a technical foul for flagrant, intentional fouls. A dead ball technical foul shot will be awarded to the team fouled. The team captain selects the shooter for one shot from free throw distance. The shooting team also retains possession of the ball following the free throw, whether the shot is made or missed. 4. Continual misconduct or flagrant/intentional fouling will result in immediate dismissal of the guilty player or teams from that particular game and/or all remaining games at the discretion of AN OFFICIAL 3ON3 LIVE SPOKESPERSON. Fighting and or throwing a punch will not be tolerated under ANY circumstances and will result in immediate dismissal without refund.
TIME-OUT AND SUBSTITUTIONS
1. Each team is allowed two (2) 45 second timeouts per game. Clock continues to run, except last 3 minutes. 2. Player substitution is permitted during any dead ball situation.
DUTIES OF COURT REFEREE
1. The team captain is the sole spokesperson for his/her team. 2. Any questions, complaints, or comments shall be taken up with the Court Referee. 3. The judgment decisions of the Court Referee cannot be changed by higher authority. Only questions concerning rule interpretation or eligibility are appealable. 4. Once play resumes after a disagreement or appeal, the decision is considered to be final. No further appeals will be allowed on that incident.
Eligibility of Amateur Athletes
3ON3 LIVE is not responsible for players violating state high school or NCAA rules. PREP ATHLETES As a general rule, interscholastic basketball players are eligible to participate in 3ON3 LIVE tournaments. Players (JR HIGH &HIGH SCHOOL) should, however, check with their Coach/Athletic Director to ensure compliance with your state's rules and regulations. COLLEGE Current intercollegiate basketball players are permitted to participate in 3ON3 LIVE tournaments held between June 15 and August 31. A letter from the athlete's college or university's athletic department must be sent to 3ON3 LIVE granting permission to participate in a 3ON3 LIVE event. In addition, no more than one player from any one college team can appear on one 3ON3 LIVE roster. NOTE: There are no restrictions on the participation of Division III (3) student-athletes in outside basketball competition during the summer. Also, the player limitation from any one college team does NOT apply to Division II (2), Division III (3) student-athletes. NCCAA, NJCAA current student-athletes, limitations also do not exist.
GAMES
Each team is guaranteed 4 games. 3 pool play games followed by a single-elimination tournament.