Doghouse 3-on-3—Tournament Rules
- One official and one scorekeeper per court.
- Four players per team. A game may start with a minimum of two players. If two players from a given team are not present and ready to play at game time, the team will forfeit the game.
- A coin flip will determine which team receives possession at the start of the game.
- Possession will be recorded by the scorekeeper.
- Possession will alternate in the event of a jump ball.
- Games will be played in a half-court setting.
- Each game is played to 15 straight out (i.e. the first team to 15 points wins).
- One point is awarded for a field goal. Two points are awarded for a basket made from beyond the three-point arc.
- If neither team reaches 15 points the game will be called after 16 minutes. The team in the lead at the end of the 16 minutes is declared the winner.
- Each team will be allowed one 30-second time out per game.
- Possession of the ball will alternate on a made basket.
- The ball must be checked in by a player from the opposing team at the start of a new possession. The ball must then be passed in by the offense (i.e. the possession cannot begin by dribbling the ball into play).
- On a change of possession, such as a rebound or steal, the ball must be taken back beyond the three point line before an attempt is made to score.
- Both feet and the ball must be behind the three-point line for a successful take back. Advancing the ball prior to taking it back properly will result in the loss of possession.
- Shooting fouls:
- If the basket is made, the team will receive the point(s) and one free throw attempt.
- If the basket is missed, the team will receive one free throw attempt.
- If the free throw is made the ball goes to the opposing team, if it is missed the rebound is live.
- There is a 10-second time limit to initiate a free throw attempt. Violation will result in a loss of the free throw and the opposing team will be given possession.
- Non-shooting fouls will result in a new possession.
- Team fouls will be recorded. After 7 team fouls, shooting fouls will result in two free throws and all other fouls will result in one.
- Substitutions can only be made on a dead ball.
- Players must check-in at the score table prior to entering the game.
- Tie games will be determined by a team shoot out.
- All four players will shoot from each team. Players can decide to shoot a free throw (1 point) or a three-point shot (2 points). Team points are totaled and the team with the highest total will be declared the winner of the game.