basketball glossary
What is a 3v3 in Pickup Basketball?
3v3 (three-on-three) is the most popular pickup basketball format. Played on a half court, usually first to 11 or 21 with win by 2. Olympic 3x3 has its own official rules.
Example in a match
You play 3v3 with your friends. Three on each side, half court, first to 21.
Pickup Basketball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickup basketball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "3v3".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 3v3 in pickup basketball?
3v3 (three-on-three) is the most popular pickup basketball format. Played on a half court, usually first to 11 or 21 with win by 2. Olympic 3x3 has its own official rules.
Does Volley handle 3v3 automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickup basketball scoring engine handles every standard rule including 3v3. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickup basketball terms?
The full Pickup Basketball glossary is at /basketball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.