01Start with the FIBA 3x3 playing envelope
FIBA identifies an official 3x3 court at 15 m wide by 11 m long, with a 1.5 m boundary. A standard basketball court can also accommodate two 3x3 games. Treat those dimensions as the sport reference, not the complete site footprint.
02Plan the hoop, arc and scoring systems together
Coordinate the basketball support, backboard, rim, free-throw area, arc, shot clock and scoreboard before foundations, electrical routes or surface markings are fixed.
03Choose the surface around use and climate
FIBA 3x3 can be played on concrete, asphalt, existing or temporary courts provided playability and player safety are suitable. The project surface still needs to match the base, drainage, footwear, maintenance and destination climate.
04Add lighting, containment and event space
Competition or community venues may need lighting, ball containment, team waiting, officials, spectators, score operation, cameras and event access outside the playing boundary.
05Keep international rules separate from local project requirements
FIBA rules control the sport format. Local structural design, foundations, electrical work, accessibility, installation and statutory approvals remain with the destination project team.