Brand New to Brisbane City Indoor Sports - Indoor Street Basketball. Offering 3 x 3 half court and 4 x 4, 5 x 5 full court.

What is Indoor Street Basketball?

Traditionally played outdoors, StreetBall or 3x3 Basketball is a variation of the full game with modifications to the rules. Played in both half court and full court styles from 3 to 4 players per team. StreetBall is much faster than the traditional version and offers social teams a great way to enjoy the sport. Sign up your team now.

Rules of Indoor StreetBall are similar to the traditional version of Basketball, but for those who have never played, the basics are:

3 x 3 (Half Court) Basketball basic rules

• Each team consists of three players minimum. (substitutes available)
• The game is played on a half-court, with one basket.
• A jump ball is not used to start the game. Instead, a coin toss is held immediately before the game.
• There are no jump balls at any time in the game; neither is there an alternating possession rule. In any held ball situation, the defensive team is granted possession.
• Every successful shot inside the arc is awarded one point, while every successful shot behind the arc is awarded two points.
• The game consists of 3 periods of 10 minutes. Each period is scored separately. In the event of a tie after 10 minutes, play continues with golden point. A team must win two of the three periods to win the match.
• Game play starts with the defensive team exchanging the ball with the offensive team behind the arc. This exchange is also used to restart the game from any dead ball situation. If a foul is committed that results in the non-fouling team retaining possession — i.e., a technical or "unsportsmanlike" foul - the non-fouling team will receive the exchange.
• If the defense gains possession of the ball within the arc, by a steal, a block or a rebound, the team must move the ball behind the arc before being allowed to take a shot.
• After a made goal or free throw (except for technical or unsportsmanlike fouls and team fouls 10 or more), play restarts with a player from the non-scoring team taking the ball directly under the basket and then dribbling or passing it to a point behind the arc. The defense is not allowed to play for the ball inside the block/charge semi-circle under the basket.
• In 3x3, a substitute becomes official once the player leaving the game has made physical contact with the substitute. Unlike the full-court game, no action from referees is required. Substitutions can only occur during dead ball situations.
• There are no Time Outs during the periods.
• Individual personal foul counts are not kept. In other words, players cannot be disqualified on the basis of personal fouls. However, a player who commits two unsportsmanlike fouls is disqualified and asked to leave the court.
• Fouls during the act of shooting inside the arc are awarded 1 free throw, whilst fouls during the act of shooting behind the arc are awarded 2 free throws. However, team fouls 7, 8 and 9 are awarded two free throws, whilst team fouls 10 or more are awarded two free throws and possession of the ball.
• Technical fouls (including unsportsmanlike fouls) result in two free throws plus possession of the ball.

4 x 4 & 5 x 5 Basketball in Brisbane (Full Court) basic rules

• 4 on 4 rules are essentially the same as 3 on 3 but is played within a full court (modified size)
• Unlike 3 on 3 play starts from behind the baseline after points are scored.(same as traditional game)
• Out of bounds results in handover and plays from the position the ball leaves the court. Out of bounds behind the baseline results in play starting from the side line position.
• The scoring and foul system is the same as 3 on 3
• The game consists of 3 periods of 10 minutes. Each period is scored separately. In the event of a tie after 10 minutes, play continues with golden point. A team must win two of the three periods to win the match.
• There are no jump balls within 4 x 4 and play starts with a coin toss with the winning team starting from their baseline. All held ball situations result in a handover to the defensive team.

When can I play Basketball in Brisbane?

Brisbane City Indoor Sports offers Basketball on the following nights:

Coorparoo

• 3x3 - (Tue, Wed, Fri)
• 5x5 Coorparoo - (Mon - Thurs - Sun)

Uniforms

At Brisbane City Indoor sports we understand that not all players can play in identical uniforms. We do not enforce social rules of identical uniforms but do ask that a similar 'team colour' be worn to help distinguish between team players. If teams do not have distinguished colours then bibs must be worn and are available at Brisbane City Indoor Sports.

Mixed Basketball format

We currently only offer an Open format for our Basketball Leagues. There are no mixed formats at this stage. We endeavour to open a mixed and ladies competition for our basketball competitions. Being an open competition all participants are counted as equal and officiating is kept to a consistent standard for the divisions.

Basketball Court

The Basketball for 3 on 3 and 4 on 4 differ to traditional basketball courts. for 3 on 3 only half the court area is used with modified dimensions for the key and outer markers. A traditional basketball backboard and ring are used.. 4 on 4 uses a more traditional basketball shape with modified dimensions.

Basketball 3x3 Ball

The Basketball used for both 3 on 3 and 4 on 4 differ from traditional basketball. A size 6 basketball 28.5”with the weight of a size 7 (22oz) is used with more grip and panels for improved handling. The modified size allows for higher scoring posibilites and control.