3V3 MATCH

         The 3V3 basketball Tournaments are always hold in the Foster Building Sport Center, due to the game length is longer than the last time as well, which was changed from 5minutes per round in the last time to 10minutes, so a lot of guys particularly Chinese players were exhausted and breathed deeply at the end of each match even in the process of game. As a player either, I profoundly realize how important physical strength is at that moment regardless of how skillful you are.

          This photo shows that I attend this game, the upper right corner of the photo is me, and I join in this tournament with my classmates - Allen（the middle of the left) and Hugu(not in the picture).We try our best to win, but western teams won the champion again by their physical advantages, skills and nice teamwork, we get a runner-up and I do think our teams will be better next time.It was actually a game similar with free styled basketball game to some extent which is popular in America. Each team was consisted of by 5 players, 2 are substitute. I figured that there always more than 10 teams participated in this competition, most of them are Chinese, some are Spanish and British.

         Referees were staff working in sport centre. The game was asked to finish by that day, so time is very limited, 5 minutes for each match and no time outs. Teams were separated averagely to group A and B, respectively played in two half courts.Anyway, it was just a game and doesn’t matter on lose and win, we all enjoyed the whole game process.

          The 8th of Oct 2011,the 3V3 basketball Tournaments are always hold in the Foster Building Sport Center again, our team join in the tournament again. This time, we pay attention to do more teamwork, and win the championship! We all very happy and have dinner at Tang to celebrate.

3V3 Basketball Competition Rules

1.Each game will last 5 minutes and teams will all play each other.
2.Teams score by either regular two-point baskets, or by three-pointshots taken from outside the three-point circle.
3.After a basket has been scored or a foul called, a player must put the
ball in play from a line past the three point line above the foul key.
4.All held balls will be put into play behind the three point line with
possession given alternately to each team.
5. On defensive rebounds or steals, players must return the ball by
dribble or pass across the three point line before a basket may be
attempted. Once across the line, they do not have to pass the ball
before shooting.
6. Any player may convert an offensive rebound.
7. After a basket, the team scored upon will put the ball in play.
8. Fouls will be called by a referee. A foul called in the act
of shooting will result in either two or three points being awarded to
the team which was fouled, depending on where the player was
fouled. A non-shooting foul will result in the award of one point to
the offended team. There is no bonus situation for fouls.
9. The three second free throw lane rule will apply to all offensive
players.
10. Each team is allowed one substitute. Substitutions may be made after a
basket or an out of bounds play.
11. There are no time outs.
12. Time will not be stopped to discuss any call.
13. If in the final the game ends in a tie after regulation time there will be a two minute overtime period. Possession will be determined by a coin
toss. Ties at the end of any overtime period will result in successive one
minute periods until the tie has been broken, with possession
alternating each overtime period.
14. When applicable EBBA rules will apply.
Reference:  the rules of 3V3 basketball comepetition came from Sports Center.
Nice, isn't it?

Here is a video of our team, as I am a substitute, I can talk this video on the basketball sidelines. You can easily see that how strong we are: