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In the NBA, the three-point line is composed of two lines, parallel to and 3 feet (0.91 m) from the sideline, and a circular arc (centered on the basket) of roughly 120 degrees, which intersects the parallel lines 14 feet from the baseline. [2] The distance of the arc is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.23 m) from the basket. The distance from the line to the basket varies near the sidelines, and is exactly 22 feet (6.71 m) from the basket at its closest point which is 5 feet, 3 inches (1.6 m) from the base line, along an imaginary line parallel to the base line and through the center of the basket
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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.
How many feet away from the basket is the 3 pt line in high school basketball?
The 3 pt line in high school basketball is 19 feet 9 inches away from the basket.
What is the distance of the three point line of a basketball game?
like 3 feet
What is the distance from the rim to the 3 point line in a middle school basketball court?
19 feet
What are the Kinds of shots in basketball?
.free throw .shot made inside the 3-pt arc .a shot made outside the 3-pt arc.......
Where is the 3 pt line measured from?
the center of the basket
Will the distance on the 3 point line be extended?
For college basketball in the United States, the 3 point line is scheduled to be extended from 19' 9'' to 20' 9'' in the 2008-09 season.
Little league 3 pointer?
There is not a standard distance for the 3 point line because the court size is not mandated, Many times, they play on half of a regulation sized court, so in these cases, the 3 point line would be approximately half the distance as in regulation basketball.
How many points does a 3 pt field goal account for in a basketball game?
You said it in the question... 3 points!
What is the distance of college three point line?
The three point line distance in women's college basketball is 19 feet 9 inches. Men's basketball three point line distance is also 19 feet 9 inches. however, that will change to a distance of 20 feet 9 inches beginning in the 2008-2009. The three point line distance in women's basketball will not change. The Playing Rules Oversight Panel also approved moving the women's 3-point line in all three divisions back a foot to 20 feet, 9 inches for the 2011-12 season.
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.
How do you make a 3 in basketball?
shoot beyond the three point line
