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How long is the three point line from the bascket in Olympics?
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As of Oct. 1, 2010, FIBA changed the dimensions of the lane and distance of the 3-point line for international play.
Olympic court
- An Olympic Basketball court measures 28 meters long by 15 meters wide (91 feet, 10 inches by 49 feet, 2.5 inches).
- It features a rectangular lane that is 5.8m long by 4.9m wide (19 feet, 0.5 inches by 16 feet, 1 inch), and contains a semi-circular "no-charge zone" 1.25m (4 feet, 1 inch) in front of the basket.
- The three-point line is 6.6m (21 feet, 8 inches) from the basket on the sides and 6.75m (22 feet, 1.7 inches) at the arch.
NBA court
- An NBA court measures 94 feet long by 50 feet wide (28.7m by 15.2m).
- It features a rectangular lane that is 19 feet wide by 16 feet long (5.8m by 4.9m) and contains a semi-circular "no-charge zone" 4 feet (1.2m) in front of the basket.
- The three-point line is 22 feet (6.7m) from the basket on the sides and 23 feet, 9 inches (7.2m) at the arc.
WNBA court
- A WNBA court also is 94 feet by 50 feet.
- It also features a rectangular lane 19 feet by 16 feet.
- The three-point line is 20 feet, 6.25 inches (6.25m) from the basket.
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What is the distance from the three point line to the olympics basket?
13 feet 9 inches measured horizontally from behind the line to the goals center.
Are Olympic threes farther than pro threes?
No ... the three point line in the Olympics is closer to the goal than the NBA three point line. From the goal, the NBA three point line is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.2 meters) at the arc and 22 feet (6.7 meters) in the corners where the Olympic three point line is 22 feet, 2 inches (6.75 meters) at the arc and 21 feet, 8 inches (6.6 meters) in the corners.
Has the three point line affect basketball?
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the three-point line the three-point line
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