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In 2007, the distance to the 3-point line was extended for men's College Basketball, to the line established for international competition, which is 20 feet, six inches (20.5 feet or 6.25 meters) from the center of the goal.
Three Point Line
The three-point line is generally an arc that is a set radius from a point on the court directly below the center of the basket.
- NCAA college Basketball uses two different lines for men and women. The men's line is 20 feet, 6 inches. The women's line is set at 19 feet, 9 inches (6.02 m) from the center of the basket (this is also used in US high schools).
- In international basketball, the three-point line is 6.25 meters (20 ft 6 in) from the center of the basket. The international 3-point line will move to 6.75 meters (22 feet, 2 inches) beginning October 1, 2010, for international play, and October 1, 2012, for intra-national play.
- In the NBA, the arc is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.24 m) from the goal center, except that near the sidelines, the three-point line is straight and parallel to the sideline. This is to allow room between the three-point line and the sideline. Hence, the distance varies near the sidelines; it is 22 feet (6.72 m) at its closest point in the corners.
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Has the three point line affect basketball?
Well, I think you mean what is the three point line... well the three point line in basketball is a designated arc line radiating from the basket. If a player shoots beyond the three point line, it counts as three points while if you shoot inside the three point line, it only counts as two points.
Three point line basketball?
The three point line is a line around the perimeter that if you shoot out of it and make it, it counts as 3 points.
Did most professional basketball players shoot above their heads when they were young?
the three-point line the three-point line
How do you make a 3 in basketball?
shoot beyond the three point line
What do you use to paint the three point line on a basketball court?
paint
Is there a different three point line for women's and men's basketball?
Yes
How far is the three point line in meters in basketball?
In professional basketball, the distance of the three-point line varies by league. In the NBA, the three-point line is approximately 7.24 meters (23.75 feet) from the basket at its farthest point, while in international play (FIBA), it is set at 6.75 meters (22.15 feet). College basketball also uses a distance of 7.24 meters.
What are the parts of a basketball court?
The parts of the basketball court are: the three-point line, the key, the base line, the free throw line, the sideline and the half-court line.
What was the basketball 3-pt line used for before it represented the 3-pt line?
Prior to the three point shot being implemented, there was no three point line on the court.
What are the two-point shots in basketball and how do they differ from three-point shots?
Two-point shots in basketball are shots taken from inside the three-point line, which are worth two points. Three-point shots are taken from beyond the three-point line and are worth three points. The main difference is the distance from the basket and the number of points awarded for each shot.
I just dont get it. What the heck is a goal in basketball?
There are no "goals" in basketball. You score by making a two-pointer (inside the three-point line), a three-pointer outside of the three point line), or a free throw which is worth one point( you get those if you get fouled inside the paint).
How far is the sixth grade basketball three point line?
20 feet
