The 24-second shot clock
FIBA · 2026Release deadlines, offensive rebounds and the difference between 24- and 14-second resets.
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Article 29 — Beating the signalArticles 29 and 51 — ResetsArticle 29 — Exceptions and advancementArticle 29 — Beating the signal
A team has 24 seconds to shoot. The ball must leave the shooter’s hands before the signal and then touch the rim or enter. A timely release that misses the rim is a violation unless the opponents immediately gain clear control. A mere defensive touch does not create a new possession.
Articles 29 and 51 — Resets
After rim contact, the same attacking team receives 14 seconds if it regains control; an opponent gaining control receives 24. A defensive foul or qualifying violation normally gives the same team 24 for a backcourt restart. In the frontcourt, 14 or more stays unchanged, while 13 or less becomes 14. A newly awarded possession after a foul, violation or possession-arrow change starts at 24 in the backcourt or 14 in the frontcourt.
Article 29 — Exceptions and advancement
An out-of-bounds stoppage generally preserves the remaining time for the same team. So does its own technical foul. If a late-game time-out advances an out-of-bounds restart, remaining time below 14 is kept and 14 or more becomes 14. Advancing a new possession or a qualifying foul/violation restart gives 14. Disruptive, flagrant and disqualifying foul possession penalties also use 14. A neutral interruption must not unfairly disadvantage the defence through a reset.
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