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Actually, the free throw line is measured from the front edge of the backboard out 15'. This would be where the line should be located.
The diameter of a free throw circle is 9 feet and 6 inches. That line from the center of the free throw line to the top of the key is the radius of the circle.
The back of the free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal or basket.
13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal; measured horizontally, to the back of the free throw line.
The back of the free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal. FYI: The standard goal is 18 inches (ID). The goal is attached to a 6 inch bridge . The bridge is attached to the backboard. The center of the goal is 1 foot 3 inches from the front of the backboard. This makes the backboard 15 feet from the back of the free throw line.
The back of the free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal or basket.
From the guidebook published by the NCAA, the front of the free throw line is 18 feet, 10 inches from the end line. The back of the line is 19 feet, and the center of the 18 inch hoop is 63 inches from the end line. So the back of the free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the hoop.
This question relates to the the goal and the free throw line. The answer is: 13 feet 9 inches is the distance; from the back of the free throw line, to the center of the goal. (Measured horizontally)
The back of the free throw line is 19 feet from the inside of the base line. - The inside of the base line is 5 feet 3 inches from the center of the goal. - The center of the goal is 13 feet 9 inches from the back of the free throw line. This makes the back of the free throw line 19 feet from the inside of the base line.
Generally, it is known as the key, and officially known as the free throw lane.
None. If the shooter has his foot in (on) the free-throw line, the shot is disallowed and considered a missed free throw.
In College basketball the back of the free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal or basket.
....it starts on the floor