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Click on the 'History of the Three Pointer' link on this page to learn about the history of the three point shot.
It depends what league you're talking about. In the NBA it was added in 1988. In College Basketball I think it was added in 1989.
The three point line became a permanent rule in the 1980-1981 season.
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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.
When did the NBA start the 3 point shot?
They don't give 3 points for a field goal. Basketball gives you three points when you make a basket at the three point line the three point line was added after the 1978/1979 season.
What part of a basketball court can you score 2 points?
Anywhere inside the three-point line
Iowa high school basketball three point line introduced?
82-83 season is the correct answer
How many points is a field goal worth?
In basketball, a field goal (a shot made from outside the three-point line) is worth three points.
When was the three point shot added to Texas high school basketball?
The three point line was added for the 1987-88 season in Texas high schools.
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
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.
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).
What is the same of mens basketball and women basketball?
everything is the same except the three point line is farther away in mens basketball
How far is the sixth grade basketball three point line?
20 feet
