24-second rule After a team gains possession of the ball, they have 24 seconds to shoot. Possession is handed to the other team if they fail to do so.
8-second rule When a player has the ball in their own half or ‘back court’, they have 8 seconds to move the ball over the half way line into the ‘front court’. Otherwise they will lose possession.
5-second rule A closely guarded player holding the ball has 5 seconds to either pass or advance the ball toward the hoop. When called, possession of the ball goes to the opposite team.
3-second rule A player can only be in the opposition's rectangular ‘key’ area under the basket for 3 seconds. A foul will be called if the player does not leave within those 3 seconds
8-second rule When a player has the ball in their own half or ‘back court’, they have 8 seconds to move the ball over the half way line into the ‘front court’. Otherwise they will lose possession.
5-second rule A closely guarded player holding the ball has 5 seconds to either pass or advance the ball toward the hoop. When called, possession of the ball goes to the opposite team.
3-second rule A player can only be in the opposition's rectangular ‘key’ area under the basket for 3 seconds. A foul will be called if the player does not leave within those 3 seconds