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Is the three point lines on a basketball court exact semicircles?
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∙ 10y ago
Great question. The simple answer is no. FYI: The three point lines are semicircles plus a little extra straight line. The center point of the arc is the center of the goal, but the three point line starts out straight. Starting from directly behind the center of the goal and extending right and left for a distance of 9 feet 10.5 inches along the baseline the inside of the 3 point line emerges. This 2 inch wide perpendicular straight liner continues for 63 inches away from the base line where it then connects to one side of a 19 foot 9 inch semicircle. So the 3 point lines are really composite shapes including the 20' 9'' College and the 23' 9'' NBA 3 point lines.
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Were there any lines on the court during the first basketball game?
yes out of bounds lines
How many lines are in a college basketball court?
28 and 24
Lines running between the two poles are called as?
Lines running between two poles are called Semicircles
Why are there lines on the basketball floor?
The lines are marks for the sidelines, baselines, free throw lines, 3 point lines, mid-court circle, foul lanes, keys, and mid-court (10 second) line.
Why is it called the elbow on a basketball court?
because the two joints of the lines make an elbow
Examples for angles parallel lines perpendicular lines?
Real life example of parallel lines are railroad tracks and rows in a garden. Also the lines on a basketball court are parallel
How much to layout the lines and paint a basketball court?
that would take 40 minutes and 6 hours.
What are the two out of bounds lines in basketball?
The boundary lines you are referring to would probably be the sidelines or baselines. The rest of the lines on a basketball court include:SidelinesBaselinesMid Court LineThree Point LineFree Throw LineFree Throw CircleLane LineCenter CircleFor pictures and more information, please refer to the related link.
How thick is volleyball court lines?
not very thick, but high, trust us
What the purpose of perpendicular lines in basketball?
The lines on a basketball court assist with the rules. The half court line indicates where the game starts. The lines on the outside indicate the out-of-bounds lines. The "arc" near the basketball goal indicate the distance that extra points can be made. The small circle near the basketball goal indicates where free-throws happen and the lines that converge from the small circle towards the basket is called the key. During free-throws, players aren't allowed inside of the key. Additionally, during regular play, offensive players can't stay in the key for longer than 3 consecutive seconds.
Why are there lines in a basketball?
TO Help you Grip the Basketball when you are playing
What sports use parallel lines?
FOOTBALL - Yard lines and goal posts BASKETBALL - Lines on the court and back board SOCCER - Sidelines and goal posts ********* Atheletic sports such as running (lines inbetween the runners) and high jump (the pole and the ground) and hurtles.
