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Lines on a Basketball The reason why there are lines on a basketball is to improve a player's grip making it easier to dribble and shoot the ball.
The lines on basketballs make them easiar to grab and hold, allowing players to shoot, dribble, and pass better.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe lines on a basketball are called ribs. The surface of the ball is divided by these ribs, and they are used to help grip the ball.
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∙ 14y agoBecause they want to
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∙ 13y agoThey are referred to as channels.
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∙ 11y agoSo you get a better grip on the ball
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to improve players grip
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What are the black lines on a basketball?
They are Channels.
What is the black lining on a basketball called?
The black linings on a basketball are called the seams.
What is the black lines on your nose called?
skin.
Why is it called the elbow on a basketball court?
because the two joints of the lines make an elbow
Why are there lines in a basketball?
TO Help you Grip the Basketball when you are playing
What does a basketball looks like?
A basketball looks like an orange but with black stripes or some times the stripes are white or diffrent colors and its round.
What are the black lines under a cheetah's eyes called?
Tears
