“Our mission at 3BA is to provide a fiscally and socially responsible professional sports organization and related environment, positive fan-player relationships and interaction, both on and off the court, working to bring communities together through passion, teamwork and the love of the game.
By making our game, our athletes and ourselves more accessible to the public, we will help bring communities together through the magic of athletics, and change the attitude and perception of professional sports today.”
Concept
The 3BA game is an unprecedented full court 3 -on- 3 professional basketball game.
Rules of the game place extreme emphasis on speed, stamina and fundamental skills. The result is a professional level game that
is challenging for players and highly entertaining for fans.
3BA will offer live and broadcast audiences the opportunity to view showcased basketball legends and new talent in this exciting new game.
3BA Quick rules:
Game is played on a full court measuring 72 ‘ long and 50’ wide.
22’ three point line: All offensive players must be in the frontcourt for any three-point shot to be officially scored. When a three point shot is taken prior to all three offensive players in the frontcourt, if made it shall be counted as a two point goal, and/or if missed the ball shall be live.
Backcourt violation: Once a team scores, the opposing team must inbound the ball in the backcourt. The ball must be touched in the backcourt before it can advance to the frontcourt. 5-second advancement to mid-court.
Game is played over four eleven minute quarters.
Game uses 18-second shot clocks.
Six fouls per player.
3BA Official Rule Book
3BA Official Rules can be requested from 3BA International to qualifying Coaches, Players and Officials.
Click here to request the complete rule book.
Do you have what it takes to Play or coach for
the 3BA?
