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Trash Can Basketball vs FIBA

AFirst Sport

Trash Can Basketball

Party Games

First Sport

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Players1-5

Settingindoor

Season1.0

CategoryParty Games

BSecond Sport

FIBA

3x3 Basketball

Second Sport

Details

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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Trash Can Basketball

Not covered

FIBA

Each successful free throw is worth 1 point.

Section 2: Equipment

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Trash Can Basketball

The following equipment is needed: Ball; Trash Can; Tape

FIBA

Size 6 (28.5 inches / 72.4 cm circumference) — sized between a women's 5-on-5 ball and a men's 5-on-5 ball; Weight equivalent to a men's 5-on-5 basketball (approximately 580-620 g); FIBA-approved 3x3 ball with grooved grip pattern designed for outdoor use

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Free Throws

Section 2: Equipment

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Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations