in basketball, what do the terms "defensive 3 seconds and 3 in the key" mean?

Answer 1

defensive 3 seconds means that you are staying in the painted area for 3 seconds (if your at defense), you are only allowed to stay there if you are guarding someone in the paint


3 in the key means that you are staying in the painted area for 3 seconds (if your at offense) i think this was implemented to prevent players on being idle at the middle..

Answer 2

In pro basketball, an offensive player cannot stand in the painted area under the basket (referred to as the key) for more than 3 seconds. A defensive player cannot stand in the key area for more than 3 seconds either. In college basketball, an offensive player cannot stand in the key area for than 3 seconds and the offensive player dribbling the ball cannot be guarded closesly without moving for more than 5 seconds. Either scenario results in a turnover and the other team gets the ball.

Answer 3

def 3 seconds - standing in the paint for 3 seconds without guarding anyone (on defense)

3 in the key - standing in the paint on offense w/o shooting for more than 3 seconds

3 in the key is a turnover. defensive 3 seconds is a technical free throw and then a turnover.

Answer 4

3 seconds in the key means that you have been standing in the painted area for more than 3 seconds with being within arms length of a player basicaily your jus standing around and not guarding anyone i hope that answers your qustion

Answer 5

You cant stay in the paint for more than 3 secs. Move around!!

Answer 6

3 seconds in the paint... illegal defense...

Answer 7

i'm defense no offense