FIBA 33 Official Rules of the game The FIBA 33 Basketball Game will be played in accordance with the Rules underlined below. The Official FIBA Basketball Rules are valid for all game situations not specifically mentioned in FIBA 33 Rules. It goes without saying that the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship are an integral part of FIBA 33 Rules Art. 1 Court The game will be played on a half court of a regular FIBa basketball playing court Art. 2 Teams Each team shall consist of a maximum of four(4)players(3 players on the court and I substitute) Art. 3 Game officials The game officials shall be one(1)referee and one(1)umpire assisted by three (3)table officials namely a scorer, a timer and a ten(10)second operator Art. 4 Beginning of the game 4. 1. Both teams shall warm-up(3 minutes)simultaneous 4.2. Team A shall begin the game with a throw-in opposite the scorers table, team b shall be entitled to the ball at the next jump ball situation in accordance with the alternating possession arrow rule. The arrow will be directed to the bench of the team which is entitled to the ball at the next alternating possession opportunity Art.5 Playing time/winner of a Game 5. 1. The regular playing time shall consist of two(2) periods of five(5)minutes each 5.2. However the first team which scores 33 or more points will be the winner of a game if it happens before the end of a regular playing time or extra period(s) 5.3. If the score is tied at the end of the last period, the game shall continue with as many extra periods of two(2)minutes as is necessary to break the tie 5.4. There shall be an interval of one(1)minute before each period and each extra period A team shall lose the game by forfeit (33: 0)if three(3)minutes after the scheduled starting time the team is not present on the playing court with three 3) players ready to play Art.6 Fouls by Player/Fouls by Team a player who has committed five (5)fouls must leave the game. A team is in a penalty foul situation when it has committed four(4) fouls in a period Art. 7 Ten second device The team must attempt a shot for a field goal within 10 seconds 88 07e FIBA 33-Official Rules of the Game up-dated Jan 201 1.doc/LK Page 1 of 2
088_07e FIBA 33 -Official Rules of the Game up-dated Jan 2011.doc/LK Page 1 of 2 FIBA 33 Official Rules of the Game The FIBA 33 Basketball Game will be played in accordance with the Rules underlined below. The Official FIBA Basketball Rules are valid for all game situations not specifically mentioned in FIBA 33 Rules. It goes without saying that the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship are an integral part of FIBA 33 Rules. Art. 1 Court The game will be played on a half court of a regular FIBA basketball playing court. Art. 2 Teams Each team shall consist of a maximum of four (4) players (3 players on the court and 1 substitute) and one (1) coach. Art.3 Game Officials The game officials shall be one (1) referee and one (1) umpire assisted by three (3) table officials, namely a scorer, a timer and a ten (10) second operator. Art.4 Beginning of the Game 4.1. Both teams shall warm-up (3 minutes) simultaneously. 4.2. Team A shall begin the game with a throw-in opposite the scorer’s table, team B shall be entitled to the ball at the next jump ball situation in accordance with the alternating possession arrow rule. The arrow will be directed to the bench of the team which is entitled to the ball at the next alternating possession opportunity. Art.5 Playing time/Winner of a Game 5.1. The regular playing time shall consist of two (2) periods of five (5) minutes each. 5.2. However the first team which scores 33 or more points will be the winner of a game if it happens before the end of a regular playing time or extra period(s). 5.3. If the score is tied at the end of the last period, the game shall continue with as many extra periods of two (2) minutes as is necessary to break the tie. 5.4. There shall be an interval of one (1) minute before each period and each extra period. 5.5. A team shall lose the game by forfeit (33:0) if three (3) minutes after the scheduled starting time the team is not present on the playing court with three (3) players ready to play. Art.6 Fouls by Player/Fouls by Team A player who has committed five (5) fouls must leave the game. A team is in a penalty foul situation when it has committed four (4) fouls in a period. Art. 7 Ten second device The team must attempt a shot for a field goal within 10 seconds
Art. 8 How the Ball is Played 8. 1. Following each successful field goal or last free throw a player from a non-scoring team will resume the game from the place directly from the court underneath the basket (while the defensive play positioned outside the no-charge semi-circle) a. By passing the ball to his teammate to any place on the court. However, if that place is not behind the three-point line, the ball receiver must dribble/pass the ball to a place on the behind the three b. By dribbling the ball to a place on the court behind the three- 8. 2. Following each unsuccessful field goal or last free throw If the offensive team rebound the ball, it may continue to attempt the score without returning the ball to behind the three-point line If the defensive team rebound the ball, it must return the ball(by passing or dribbling) behind the three-point line 8.3. Following the steal. turnover etc If it happens within the two-point area, the ball must be passed/dribbled to a place behind the three-point line 8.4. All throw-ins following the fouls(without free throws), violations, out-of bounds, at the beginning of the first, second and of the extra period shall be taken from the out-of-bounds place level with the top of the three-point line, opposite the scorer's table. The places shall be marked in out-of-bounds by 5 cm line. The referee shall hand the ball to the out-of- bound player. The thrower-in can pass the ball to his teammate to any place on the court who can attempt to score without returning the ball to behind the three-point line 8.5. Dunking of the ball is not permitted unless pressure-released rings are used Art. 9 Substitution he substitution shall be permitted when the ball becomes dead and the game clock is stopped Art. 10 Time-outs There are no time-outs granted to any team at any time 88 07e FIBA 33-Official Rules of the Game up-dated Jan 201 1.doc/LK Page 2 of 2
088_07e FIBA 33 -Official Rules of the Game up-dated Jan 2011.doc/LK Page 2 of 2 Art. 8 How the Ball is Played 8.1. Following each successful field goal or last free throw: A player from a non-scoring team will resume the game from the place directly from the court underneath the basket (while the defensive players must be positioned outside the no-charge semi-circle): a. By passing the ball to his teammate to any place on the court. However, if that place is not behind the three-point line, the ball receiver must dribble/pass the ball to a place on the court behind the three-point line. b. By dribbling the ball to a place on the court behind the three-point line. 8.2. Following each unsuccessful field goal or last free throw: If the offensive team rebound the ball, it may continue to attempt the score without returning the ball to behind the three-point line. If the defensive team rebound the ball, it must return the ball (by passing or dribbling) behind the three-point line. 8.3. Following the steal, turnover etc: If it happens within the two-point area, the ball must be passed/dribbled to a place behind the three-point line. 8.4. All throw-ins following the fouls (without free throws), violations, out-of bounds, at the beginning of the first, second and of the extra period shall be taken from the out-of-bounds place level with the top of the three-point line, opposite the scorer’s table. The places shall be marked in out-of-bounds by 5 cm line. The referee shall hand the ball to the out-ofbound player. The thrower-in can pass the ball to his teammate to any place on the court who can attempt to score without returning the ball to behind the three-point line. 8.5. Dunking of the ball is not permitted unless pressure-released rings are used. Art. 9 Substitution The substitution shall be permitted when the ball becomes dead and the game clock is stopped. Art. 10 Time-outs There are no time-outs granted to any team at any time
