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three-second rule noun[ C ] (also3-second rule)uk /ˌθriː.sek.ənd ˈruːl/ us /ˌθriː.sek.ənd ˈruːl/ in basketball, a rule that a player cannot remain inside the free-throw lane(= the rectangular area in front of the goal) for more than three seconds : The defensive three-second rule results in an automatic technical foul if a violation occurs. The 3-second rule does not allow attacking players to stand in the paint for longer than 3 seconds. Some officials don't even bother to call the three-second rule anymore. The three-second rule stops shot blockers from lurking under the basket. Many leagues have adopted the three-second rule as a way to add more action and improve the flow of the game. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Basketball, netball & volleyball airball alley-oop b-ball backcourt backfield dime dunk foul game ball goaltending granny shot half-court half-court press jumper quintet rebound rebounder rebounding reverse dribble turnover
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