Section 7: Violations & Penalties
Personal Fouls
- Personal fouls in 3x3 are tracked at the team level (not per-player)
- Up to 6 team fouls per game are non-bonus fouls
- Starting with the team's 7th, 8th, and 9th team foul, the opposing team shoots 2 free throws
- Starting with the team's 10th team foul and beyond, the opposing team shoots 2 free throws AND retains possession after the second free throw
- Player-level foul-outs do not apply in 3x3 — players are not disqualified for accumulated personal fouls (though they may be disqualified for unsporting / disqualifying fouls)
Shot Clock Violation
If the offensive team fails to attempt a rim-contacting shot within 12 seconds, the defensive team gains possession at the check-ball area.
Clearing Violation
If the offensive team (after a defensive rebound or steal) attempts a shot or scores without first clearing the ball outside the 3-point arc, the basket does not count and the defensive team gains possession at the check-ball area.
Other Violations
- Traveling: same standard as 5-on-5 basketball; loss of possession
- Double dribble: same standard as 5-on-5; loss of possession
- Out of bounds: ball awarded to opposing team at check-ball area
- Goaltending / offensive interference: same standards as 5-on-5
- 3-second violation: same standard as 5-on-5 (offensive player in the lane for more than 3 seconds without leaving)
Technical and Disqualifying Fouls
- Technical foul: 1 free throw + possession to the offended team. A player charged with two technical fouls is disqualified from the game
- Unsporting foul: 2 free throws + possession. A second unsporting foul is a disqualifying foul
- Disqualifying foul: 2 free throws + possession + disqualification of the offending player from the game