ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

3x3 (basketball)

Okay kiddo, do you know what basketball is? Yes? Great! So, 3x3 basketball is a type of basketball game that is played with 3 players on each team instead of the usual 5 players.

The court they play on is smaller than the usual basketball court and it's only half the size. It's like playing basketball in half of a regular basketball court.

The game starts with a coin toss to see which team gets to start with the ball. Then, the game begins and the players have to try to get the basketball into the hoop on the other side of the court while their opponents try to stop them.

There are some rules that are different from regular basketball. For example, there is no jump ball or tip-off to start the game. Instead, the team that didn't start with the ball at the beginning of the game gets the ball first after a score.

Also, the game is played using a timer that lasts for just 10 minutes. This means that the game is really fast-paced and exciting!

The team with the most points at the end of the 10 minutes wins the game. If it's tied, then the game goes into an overtime period until a team finally scores and wins the game.

So, that's 3x3 basketball in a nutshell. It's a fast-paced game that's played with 3 players instead of 5. The court is smaller, the game is shorter, and the rules are slightly different from regular basketball. It's a lot of fun to watch and play!