3 LEAGUE
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WHY 3-ON-3?
3 on 3 is one of the best developmental tools for young basketball players. Compared to 5 on 5 players get more reps with the ball, in actions and gain a better understanding for playing in the half court. It is also great for developming timing, using angles and developing basketball IQ.
WHAT IS RUN THE SHOW?
Run The Show (RTS) is a hollistic basketball training club with full time coaches and trainers. Current locations include Western, PA and Northeast Ohio. RTS is founded by former college and professional basketball coaches. Our focus is basketball development for all ages and ability levels. Our clients range from beginners to NBA players.
WHEN IS THE LEAGUE?
Every Thursday Evening @ 7pm starting on September 10th and ending on October 10th, 2026. The league will last for 4 weeks.
Each team will play 2 games per night. The 4th week (October 10th) will be bracket play. Teams will still play a minimum of 2 games but could play more depending on the bracket for that evening.
Game will be scheduled between 7:00pm and 8:20pm. For example, you may play 1 game at 7:00pm and your 2nd game at 7:20pm or 7:40pm. Times will vary each week.
Upon signing up we will send out further information and the schedule for each of hte first 3 pool play weeks. Week 4 (bracket play) will be released upon conclusion of all pool play games after week 3.
WHERE IS THE LEAGUE?
Murdough Athletic Center on the campus of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio.
Address:
Academy Lane
Hudson, Ohio 44236
WHO CAN PLAY?
Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are eligible to play.
There will be 2 separate leagues. 1 for boys and 1 for girls.
YOU MUST SIGN UP WITH A TEAM. THERE ARE NO INDIVIDUAL SIGN UPS.
3rd & 4th Grade Division
5th & 6th Grade Division
7th & 8th Grade Division
Teams can have a combination of players in various grades (ex: a team in the 3rd and 4th grade division can have players that are in 3rd grade and also players that are in 4th grade).
Each team is required to have 4 players minimum and 5 players maximum.
The reason we require 4 is to ensure that a team can still participate in the event that a player is unable to attend or play.
This is at your own discretion.
Each player must be entered upon registration with team sign up.
Following team registration each player will be emailed a wiaver/release form that will need to be signed before participation.
GAME FORMAT & RULES
-18 minute games (running clock)
-No make it/Take it. When a team scores the defense then becomes the offense
-On missed shots & steals ball must be taken behind the 3 point line or clear line
-On made shots ball must be checked at the top of the key, behind the 3 point line or clear line
-Must pass ball in to start play off a dead ball
-2 points for shots made inside the 3 line, 3 points for shots made behind the 3 line
-Substitutions - only on a dead ball
-Fouls - ball will be checked up on all fouls until 5 team fouls occur. On the 5th team foul and thereafter, every foul on the shooter will result in 1 shot for 2 points or 1 shot for 3 points if it is a 3 pointer. And 1's will be played as normal with one free throw shot after the foul and made basket. All free throws will be dead with no chance to rebound a miss. Defense will ge the basketball regardless.
-Timeouts - each team gets 1 :20 second timeout per game and must be called by a player.
-Game clock will continue to run during timeouts.
-No timeout during last 2 minutes of the game.
-No stalling. Teams cannot hold the ball. If stalling occurs, the court official will start a 5 second shot clock countdown.
-There will be 1 court official at each court. Court officials have final say on any discrepencies. Court officials will keep score, clock and call fouls.
-NO COACHES. Teams can have an adult help organize and do substitutions but coaching or actively yelling, giving strategic guidance during gameplay is no permitted.
-Bracket play will be determined by team records from pool play.
-JERSEYS - teams are responsible for their own team uniforms. It is recomended that teams where the same color of shirt. We will have mesh jerseys if teams are wearing the same color of shirt. Teams can wear t-shirts, jerseys etc.
The purpose of this league is to play in a relaxed atmosphere, compete while getting better and to improve basketball skill and IQ.
**NO TOLERANCE RULE - there will be zero tolerance for any misconduct from players, family members, fans etc. These include: excessive complaining about calls, fighting, coaching from the sidelines, yelling at opposing teams/players. Not abiding by this will result in removal from the gym. **
CONTACT: JJ MUCCI - mucci@runtheshow.us - (216) 644-8379