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From the back of the free throw line it is 15 feet from the backboard, and 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal.
In previous years the free line used to be at 20 feet but now it is 15. It was changed in 1989.
15 feet from the backboard, 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the basket; measured horizontally, to the back of the free throw line.
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What is the distance from the backboard to the free-throw line?
There are 15 ft from the free throw line to the backboard.
How far is the high school free throw line from the goal?
This question relates to the the goal and the free throw line. The answer is: 13 feet 9 inches is the distance; from the back of the free throw line, to the center of the goal. (Measured horizontally)
Hoop to free through line?
Although measurements on a basketball court can vary according to the league and level of play, one distance is the same for all. The distance from the free throw line to the basket is 15 feet.
What is the distance from the free throw line to the backboard?
15 ft or about 4.6 m
How far is the free throw line from the rim?
The distance of the free throw line is 15 feet (or 4.572m) from the backboard. The rim is 45cm in diameter, plus the 15 cm that divide the rim from the backboard, making the front of the rim 3.972m (or 13.03 feet) from the foul line.
How far away is the free throw line from the basket in 7 grade?
Free Throw Distance from Basket in Middle SchoolsThe free throw line is 12 feet from the backboard in middle school basketball. actually the free throw line is 15 feet in elementary, intermediate, middle, & highand is also 15 feet in the NBA's
How for is the free throw line from the basket?
The free throw line is 15 feet from the basket.
How far away is a regulation free throw line from a basketball hoop?
From behind the free throw line to the center of the goal or hoop the distance is 13 feet 9 inches. The question is not asking about the distance to the backboard; but if you are setting up your own system, it would be 15 feet to the backboard from behind the free throw line. The shooters foot gear can not touch the line, hence you must be in back of the line. FYI: The FTL is 2 inches wide.
What is the line on a basketball court that divides it into 2?
free throw line free throw line free throw line
How far is jr high free throw line from backboard?
The free throw line in Jr. High is 15 feet from the backboard. This is the same distance at all levels of play. I have seen some sights that show a different distance for Jr. High Free throws but that was either a mistake or some local variance.
What is the distance from the free throw line to the basket in youth basketball?
The distance form in back of the free throw line to the center of the goal is 13 feet 9 inches, and 15 feet form the backboard; as measured horizontally, for all levels. Depending on age the ref will let the player take a step in.
How long is the NBA free throw line?
The free throw line is always 15 ft from the line to the backboard. Or 19 feet from the free throw line to the baseline.
