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WNBA vs FIBA

AFirst Sport

WNBA

Basketball

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Players5

Settingindoor

Season2025 Official WNBA Rule Book

CategoryTeam Sports

BSecond Sport

FIBA

3x3 Basketball

Second Sport

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Players3-6

Settingoutdoor

SeasonFIBA Official 3x3 Basketball Rules (current edition — half-court, 12-second shot clock, 21-point target, Olympic-format)

CategoryTeam Sports

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Free Throws

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WNBA

Free throw (1 point each): Uncontested shots taken from the free throw line, awarded after certain fouls; The shooter must release the ball within the time prescribed by the rule book after receiving it from the official; Other players line up in designated lane spaces during free throw attempts:...

FIBA

Personal fouls in the act of shooting: free throws are awarded as in 5-on-5 basketball; Free throw outside the arc: 2 free throws; Free throw inside the arc: 1 free throw

Concussion Protocol

Different

WNBA

The WNBA maintains a comprehensive concussion management program developed in collaboration with the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA).

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Court Dimensions

Field Goals

Other Violations

Overtime

Personal Fouls

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations

Team Composition

Timeouts