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Record 1 2002-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Basketball
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

DEF

The restriction against offensive players taking up set positions within the free throw lane for more than three seconds.

Key term(s)
  • three second rule
  • 3-second rule
  • 3 second rule
  • 3-sec rule
  • 3 sec rule

French

Domaine(s)
  • Basket-ball
OBS

Règlement/arbitrage.

OBS

Un joueur ne doit pas rester plus de trois secondes dans la zone restrictive adverse, entre la ligne de fond et la ligne de lancer franc lorsque son équipe est en possession du ballon.

Key term(s)
  • règle des 3 s

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Básquetbol
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