the rules of GR3G Hoops are as follows: these apply for ALL games

• games are played on a half court for 3-on-3 and full court for 5-on-5
• we use the on-court arc, shots inside the arc are worth 2 points and outside the arc are worth three points
• made shots from beyond our added “3G” line at 23-feet or beyond activate a “Make It, Take It” for the offense
• shooting fouls create one free throw per number of points of shot taken
• players fouled on “3G” makes are rewarded with one free throw and the ball
• substitutions may be made on a dead ball or by calling timeout
• each team receives two 60-second timeouts
• all defensive strategies are allowed
• we use a 29.5 size game ball
• additional game specific rules are listed below

3-on-3 rules: to win, a team must score EXACTLY 36 points

• after 3 team fouls, players foul out for 1 possession for each defensive infraction
• the official must distribute the ball beyond the “3G” line after each made basket
• the inbounding player is free to dribble or pass the ball inbounds
• defensive rebounds and steals must be cleared beyond the on-court arc ONLY if the ball touched the rim
• the ball is cleared when a player establishes BOTH feet behind the on-court arc
• halftime happens when one team reaches 21 points

5-on-5 rules: games are played with four 9-minute quarters

• after 3 team fouls, players enter the “3G” bonus: three free throws per defensive foul
• players do not foul out, but must substitute out for at least one possession/dead ball after 5 personal fouls