League Rulebook | 3NA Basketball

Official 3NA Rulebook

Game Format

Game Length:

7 minute quarters

Halftime:

3 minutes

Quarter Breaks:

60 second break in between quarters

Overtime:

3 minute overtime
4th quarter free throw rules apply

Time Outs:

1 timeout (60 seconds) per half
Time outs do not roll over into the second half or overtime
If a timeout is taken the team with the ball can choose to advance the ball

Jerseys:

All player must be wearing their jerseys to play (No Exceptions)

Scoring

2 Points:

Any shot inside the 3pt line

3 Points:

Any shot in between the 3pt line and the 4pt line

4 Points:

Any shot behind the 4 point line

Free Throws:

In quarters 1-3 players will get one free throw when fouled on a 2pt attempt
- Free throw #1 is worth 2 points
In quarters 1-3 players will get two free throws when fouled on a 3pt attempt
- Free throw #1 is worth 2 points
- Free throw #2 is worth 1 point
In quarters 1-3 players will get two free throws when fouled on a 4pt attempt
- Free throw #1 is worth 2 points
- Free throw #2 is worth 2 point
In quarters 1-3 players will get one free throw when fouled on the floor and are in the bonus
- Free throw #1 is worth 2 points
In quarter 4 standard free throw rules apply (shoot for the actual value)

Fouls

Call Your Own Fouls:

All fouls must be called by the player that is getting fouled or the player that is doing the fouling
If a player calls a foul the call must be 100% respected
- There is no arguing over fouls
This applies to all fouls including:
- Shooting fouls
- Offensive fouls
- Loose Ball fouls
- Intentional fouls

Abusing the Foul Call:

If a player or team is abusing the foul rules the other team can request for a 3 person “officials” panel for all future calls made in the game
These 3 “officials” must be agreed upon by both teams
These 3 “officials” do not make any calls during the game. The “officials” simply review each and every call for the rest of the game
After every foul call is made the “officials” will vote to see if they agree with the call
- If the call is overturned, the possession of the ball goes to the team with imminent possession
  - If no team has imminent possession then it is a jump ball

Bonus:

If a team commits 5 fouls in one quarter then the opposing team will be in the bonus
If a team commits 2 fouls in the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter then the opposing team will be in the bonus
Bonus free throw is worth 2 points unless in the 4th quarter
- In 4th quarter normal free throw rules apply

Double Bonus:

If a team commits 7 fouls in one quarter than the opposing team will be in double bonus
- Only applicable in the 4th quarter/overtime

Violations

Standard Violations:

Standard basketball violations all apply unless listed below

Violations That Do Not Exist:

There is no 10-second backcourt violation
There is no 3-seconds in the paint violation
There is no shot clock

5-Second Closely Guarded Violation:

5-second closely guarded violation can be called if the defender counts out loud from 1-5 at a audible and reasonable pace

5-Second Inbound Violation:

5-second inbound violation can be called if the defender counts out loud from 1-5 at a audible and reasonable pace
This can not be called if the offensive player is retrieving the ball and is wiping his shoes off

Delay of Game Violation:

Delay of game violations can be called if the other team hits/kicks the ball away from the other team
The first violation will result in a warning, the second violation will result in a technical free throw worth 2 points

Goaltending:

Goaltending can be called if:
- The defensive player touches the ball is on its way down
- The defensive player touches the ball inside the cylinder
- The defensive player touches the ball after it has made contact with the backboard
If goaltending is called then the attempted basket is good

Offensive Basket Interference:

Offensive basket interference can be called if:
- The offensive player touches the ball on its way down
- The offensive player touches the ball when it is inside the cylinder
If offensive basket interference is called then the basket is no good

Possession and Play

Inbounding After A Made Basket:

After a made basket, the inbounding player must have at least one foot on or behind the blue part of the court

Other Inbounding:

The team with possession can choose whether to inbound the ball on the sideline or check the ball
- You do not have to pass the ball in on a check

Tip Off:

The games opening possession and overtime will be decided by a jump ball

Change of Possession:

Possession will switch back and forth each quarter and with a jump ball

Jump Ball:

Either team can call a jump ball and the possession changes

Subbing

Who Can Sub:

Anyone from the approved player sub list can be used as a sub
However, the sub you are using must be in the appropriate sub tier
You are responsible for making sure your players all have jerseys

Sub Tiers:

Tier 1: players may only sub for captains
Tier 2: players may sub for captains or 1st round picks
Tier 3: players may sub for captains, 1st round picks, or 2nd round picks

Using Other Teams Players:

A player that plays on any other team cannot be used as a sub unless extreme circumstances are provided
- Must be approved by opposing team and commissioner

Forfeiting

Not Enough Players:

You must have at least one player from your original team at the game

Not Enough Jerseys:

All players must have a jersey from your team to be able to play

Playoff Format

Single Elimination Bracket:

Top 8 teams from regular season make the playoffs
Seeding decided by regular season record

Tie-Breaker:

Tie breaker will be decided by head-to-head result
If there is was no head-to-head match, then the season point differential will decide

Trade Deadline

All trades must be made before Week 7 begins
Deadline is June 29th at 11:59 PM
Screenshot of trade must be sent to commissioner with both parties consent