RULES OF THE GAME

Become an informed fan by knowing the rules of the game.

“That’s three seconds” 

Section 7-Article 1 – A player shall not remain for 3 seconds in that part of his/her free-throw lane between the end line and the father edge of the free throw line while the ball is in control of his/her team in his/her front court.

Article -2 – The three second restriction applies to a player who has only one foot touching the lane boundary.  The line is part of the lane.  All lines designating the free-throw lane, but not lane-space marks and neutral zone marks, are part of the lane.

Article – 3 – Allowance shall be made for a player who, having been in the restricted area for less than three seconds, dribbles in or moves immediately to try for a goal.