Rules

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Streetball Challenge Berlin
Rules

A team consists of 4 players, including substitutes. The classification of the team is determined by the oldest player. Games are played 3 on 3. Substitutions can occur at any time during the game. Changes to the registered team lineup must be reported to the tournament management during team check-in. Later changes in the team composition are not allowed. Violations will lead to immediate disqualification from the tournament!

Most important rule: „F A I R P L A Y.“ Fair and respectful interaction is a fundamental requirement! There are no referees. Instead, „Court Monitors“ record points and intervene in cases of grossly unfair play. The tournament management reserves the right to exclude individual players, teams, or accompanying persons from the tournament for unsportsmanlike behavior.

1. The first ball possession is determined before the game begins either by „Rock-Paper-Scissors“ or by „shooting out.“ „Shooting out“: One of the teams shoots from the free-throw line or the two-point-line. If they score, they gain possession; if not, the other team gains possession.
2. Before scoring a basket, at least two players from the attacking team must have been in possession of the ball (mandatory pass).
3. No „make it – take it.“ After each basket, possession changes. Before resuming play, the ball must be „checked,“ i.e., touched, by an opponent. The „check line“ is the two-point line.
4. After each foul or out-of-bounds ball, the opposing team resumes play with a „check“ behind the „check line“ (see point 2).
5. After every turnover (including steals, defensive rebounds, or airballs), the ball must be played behind the check line (see point 2), or else possession goes to the opponent. If the ball is not played back, points scored from this play are not awarded.
6. Each successful basket counts as one point. A shot from behind the two-point line („check line“) counts as two points. The player’s foot must not touch the line.
7. Stalling violates the principle of fairness. Therefore, a notional 30-second shot clock is applied. If the attack is not completed within 30 seconds, possession is forfeited.
8. Instead of the usual jump ball, in cases of doubt, a coin toss decides the decision. One player tosses the coin once. Whoever hits is right (Ball don’t lie). Alternatively, the situation can also be decided by playing a round of ‚Rock Paper Scissors‘
9. Unless otherwise specified, games are played to 12 points or 10 minutes. In case of a tie, the game continues with free throws. Players from each team shoot alternately until a decision is made. A player may only shoot a second time after every player on their team has taken a shot. No sudden death.
10. Fouls: If a player is fouled during a shot and the ball goes in, the basket counts, and the other team gains possession. All fouls are self-reported by the offending player. A foul is any physical contact that disadvantages the ball-handling player. The game management reserves the right to disqualify a player from the current game after their second intentional foul. Fairness is expected.