In basketball, the paint often referred to as the 16-foot lane, key, or free throw lane is the area close to the basket. This is where both offensive and defensive players are permitted to be. Players are only permitted to remain in the paint for a total of three seconds in a row.
The official declares a three-second infraction in this situation. The referee will raise three fingers with his right hand and wave them up and down to indicate a three-second infringement.
The three-second rule’s objective is to keep players moving and away from just standing beneath the basket all the time. To prevent any player from having an unfair advantage when it comes to rebounding, the regulation was developed. The rule also serves to increase the fans’ enjoyment and excitement of the game.
Types of Three-Second Violation
- Offensive Three-Second Violation
- Defensive Three-Second Violation
Offensive Three-Second Violation
A three-second violation occurs when an offensive player stays in the paint for more than three seconds without attempting to make a basket. But as long as the referee judges that the offensive player is attempting to score after a little period of time in the paint, no violation will be flagged.
Moving both feet out of the paint will cause the official to reset the count. It is a simple technique for a player to avoid receiving an offensive three-second call. Here is an example of an offensive three-second violation in a clip.
Defensive Three-Second Violation
The maximum amount of time a defender may spend in the paint is three consecutive seconds unless they are actively defending an attacking player. This regulation was put in place to provide an equal opportunity for the offense to get near the basket.
The defensive three-second rule is used by both the NBA and NCAA, which is an interesting fact. However, in high school basketball or FIBA competitions, the defensive three-second rule is NOT in effect. Here is an illustration of a defensive three-second infraction on a clip.
Penalty for Three-Second Violation
Whether a three-second infraction was called on the attack or defense determines the punishment. A three-second infraction by an offensive player results in the offense simply losing possession of the ball (turnover).
A defensive player who violates the three-second rule is given a technical foul, which entails one free throw attempt and ball control. This kind of call ha
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