Year 3 Game Rules
Teams & Format
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Teams consist of 6–8 players.
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On game nights, teams will be split into two smaller groups of 3–4 players.
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Each group plays two 12-minute games (half court, 3x3 format).
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Games run back-to-back, with teams swapping opponents after the first game.
Before the Game
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Fill out the scoresheet.
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Make sure all players have mouthguards.
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Ensure everyone is wearing the same uniform – bibs are available if needed.
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Check that teams are not clashing in colours – bibs are available.
Game Play
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Game Length: 12 minutes per game
- Each team will get 2 games a night. Swapping after the first game ti play the other half of the team they are playing against
- Format: Half court, 3x3.
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Substitutions: Rolling subs – players MUST high-five at halfway when subbing.
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Ball Size: Size 5.
3x3 Rules
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Games are played on half court.
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After each made basket or defensive rebound/steal, the ball must be taken back beyond the 3-point line before attacking again.
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Check ball to start: at the top of the arc, the ball is passed to the defender and returned before play begins.
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If the ball goes out of bounds, a foul or violation is called possession is given to the other team, taken from the top of the 3 point line
Band Rules
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Every player on court wears a coloured band.
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Players can only defend and steal the ball from the player wearing the same-coloured band.
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If a player steals the ball from someone with a different band:
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The on-court coach must blow their whistle.
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Remind the defender they can only guard their own colour.
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Return the ball to the other team on the sideline.
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After the Game
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Pick up all drink bottles, mouthguard cases, and personal belongings.
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Return all bibs and equipment to the control table
