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3x3 Wheelchair Basketball is an exciting and fast-paced version of the traditional 5x5 game. Played on a half-court with three players per team, this format emphasizes skill, strategy, and teamwork. Below are the core rules that define the game:
Players: Each team consists of three players on the court, with one substitute available.
Classification Points: Teams must adhere to classification rules, where the combined classification points of the three players on the court cannot exceed 8.5 points. Players are classified based on their physical abilities, with higher points assigned to those with greater functional ability.
Game Time: The game is played in a single period of 10 minutes.
Shot Clock: Teams have 12 seconds to attempt a shot once they gain possession of the ball.
Scoring - Points are awarded as follows:
Start of the Game: The game begins with a coin toss. The winner chooses whether to take possession or start on defense.
Check Ball: After a stoppage or a score, the ball must be "checked" (handed to the defense and then returned) at the top of the arc to restart play.
Ball Possession After Scoring: The team that did not score gets possession of the ball. They must clear the ball behind the arc (both wheelchair and the ball) before attempting to score.
Fouls: Each team is allowed up to 6 team fouls. After the 6th foul, the opposing team is awarded two free throws for each subsequent foul.
Unsportsmanlike Fouls: These result in 2 free throws and possession of the ball.
Shot Clock Violation: If a team fails to attempt a shot within 12 seconds, possession is turned over to the other team.
Tiebreaker: If the score is tied at the end of the regulation time, the game goes into overtime. The first team to score 2 points in overtime wins the game.
Winning Conditions: The first team to score 21 points or the team leading after 10 minutes wins the game. If no team reaches 21 points within the allotted time, the team with the highest score at the end of the period wins.
3x3 Wheelchair Basketball is a dynamic and inclusive sport that challenges athletes to utilize their skills and strategy to outplay their opponents. With a fast-paced format and unique rules, it offers a thrilling experience for both players and spectators.