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Defensive 3 second violation in the NBA is assessed when a member of the defense spends more than three seconds in the painted area while not actively guarding an opponent. To be considered actively guarding, a defender must be within arms length of an opponent and in a guarding position. It should also be know this rule does not exist in High School or College or anywhere else except the NBA.
Offensive 3 second violation is the more common one, it is found at all levels and is when an offensive player spends more than three seconds in the painted area while their team is in the front court in play. A shot attempt by any player suspends this count. If the ball hits the rim, this count is reset.
you cant be in what is called 'the key' - the area marked from the semi-circle near the free throw line, to the base line either side of the oppositions basket for more than 3 seconds at a time, otherwise its a foul. so you must be constantly be moving in and out of the zone to stay 'legal'
The 30 second shot clock allows each team 30 seconds to shoot the ball while it is in their possession. If the ball hits the rim and doesn't go in, the clock is reset to 30 seconds. It is also reset when a foul shot is taken and when there is change of possession.
Before the 3 second rule, big centers (like Wilt Chamberlain) would just wait under the basket, get the rebound, or the ball from a teammate and make an easy basket...this is how he scored 100 points one night.
On offense, you can't be in the paint for more than three seconds at a time.
An offensive player is not allowed to stay in the paint or key for more than 1 second at a time you have to keep moving in and out.
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What is the three seconds rule in basketball?
An offensive player cannot stand in the key for more than 3 seconds. If he or she does, then the other team gets the ball. In the NBA, this rule applies to defensive players as well.
What does the 3 secand mean in basketball?
the 3 second rule is when your team has the ball, you can't stand in the key area for more than three seconds if you stay in there more than 3 seconds you will be called up by the ref for "3 seconds" hope this helps
What is High school basketball three second rule?
the three second rule doesn't only apply to high school basketball, it applys to any basketball (including the NBA). The three second rule is when three seconds have been spent in the 'key' consecutively without exiting and re-entering the key. In which case, this is a turnover
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Where is the place that 3 seconds apply in basketball?
In the key.
Does youth basketball have a defensive 3 second rule?
no
What is time limit in paint on offense in basketball?
3 seconds
What is penalty for standing in the key in basketball?
The penalty is 3 seconds in the key.
Is there 3 seconds on offense in women's college basketball?
yes, no, maybe so
In basketball what rule deters offensive players from camping out under the basket?
i dont know what deter means. but i think its the 3 second violation. you gotta get outta the key before the ref counts 3 seconds. sometimes the ref approximates
Is it legal to be in the key when your on offense basketball?
Yes, but only for a total of 3 seconds at a time.
