The ABL - BC 3v3 League follows official 3v3 basketball rules with a few league-specific modifications to keep the game fun and fast-paced. Here’s a breakdown of the key rules:
ABL - BC 3v3 Basketball League: Rules
Teams :
Each team consists of 3 players (with an optional substitute for each team to rotate in and out during breaks).
Teams can have a maximum of 5 players (3 active and 2 substitutes).
Players may only play for one team per season.
Each Halqa will be assigned jersey colors and will be given jerseys.
Game Duration :
Games will be held *EVERY SUNDAY AFTER ISHAA NAMAZ.*
Regular season games: 20 minutes running clock, with stoppage time during the final 2 minutes of the game.
Overtime (if needed): First team to 5 points wins in overtime.
Basic Rules of Play
Game Start :
Games start with a coin toss.
Possession is taken from the top of the key after each made basket.
After a made basket, the ball is given to the non-scoring team at the top of the key.
Scoring :
1-point for any shot made inside the arc.
2-points for any shot made beyond the arc.
Free throws: Players get one free throw for shooting fouls (no bonus unless specified in the playoff rules).
Substitutions :
Substitutions may occur at any dead ball (e.g., after a foul or timeout).
No “on-the-fly” substitutions—players must enter during breaks to keep the game fair.
Timeouts :
**Each team gets 1 timeout per game (1-minute duration).
In the event of overtime, each team gets 1 timeout.
Playoff Format
Seeding:
Friendlies will occur on Sunday's for the month of December, playoff seeding will begin in January.
Based on win-loss record during the regular season, with tie-breakers based on points scored or point differential.
Forfeits :
Teams who fail to show up for games without proper notification will forfeit the game.
A forfeit will result in a 0-20 loss, and the team will be penalized with a point deduction in the standings.
*ABL - 3V3 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRTS + MEDALS. *