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The three point line was introduced because people believed a shot made at a far distance should be worth more points than a layup. Thus, the 3 point line was introduced.
The 3 point shot was introduced by the upstart ABL in 1961 (the league only survived a couple of years) and was brought back by the ABA in 1971 (along with the 30 second shot clock and the dunk) and adopted by the NBA after they merged in 1979-80. The NCAA allowed the Southeast Conference to experiment with 3-pointers in 1980-81 and the rest of the College conferences followed suit within the next two seasons.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe NBA three point line is 23'9"; there were however a few seasons when they shortened the line to 22' in the mid 90's.
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What is a two-point basket in basketball?
Anybasket inside the 3 point line
How many feet is basketball backboard from 3 point line?
23 Feet, 9 Inches
What is the three different point values for making a basket in basketball?
1 pointer-free throw 2 pointer-shot made within the 3 point line 3 pointer-shot made behind the 3 point line
How many points do you get for scoring a regular basket in basketball?
A regular basket is worth 2 points in basketball. In basketball, a foul shot taken from the foul line is worth 1 point. A field goal, shot in normal play is worth 2 points. A shot taken outside the 3-point line will earn the successful attempt three points.
When was the three point line added to basketball?
The 3 point shot was added in 1987, that year Steve Alford (Indiana) led the Nation in 3 point accuracy!
What is a two-point basket in basketball?
Anybasket inside the 3 point line
How many point do you earn if the puck goes in the basketball net?
In basketball, there is no "puck". You play with a basketball. In basketball, you can either get 1, 2, or 3 points. When you are shooting a free-throw and make it, you get 1 point. When you are inside the 3 point line and you shoot the ball and make it, you get 2 points. And finally, when you are outside the 3 point line you get 3 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.
How do you make a 3 in basketball?
shoot beyond the three point line
What are the two biggest arcs on the basketball court for?
3 point line
Where can you score 1 2 and 3 points on a basketball court?
Each basket is worth 1 point at the foul line, 2 points inside of the 3-point line, and 3 points outside of the 3-point 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 is 2FGM in a basketball stats line?
2 point field goals made (any shot within the 3-point line)
What is the distance of the three point line of a basketball game?
like 3 feet
What is the Point system of professional basketball?
foul shot = 1 point any shot within or on the 3 point line = 2 points any shot beyond the 3 point line = 3 points
If you shoot from the 3 point line in basketball will you score 6 points?
No, you will score 3 points.
How long away is the three point line in basketball?
3 FT 3 FT 3 FT
