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Everything You Need to Know About Basketball Court Dimensions
Of the two major American-invented sports — baseball and basketball — only one has gained worldwide popularity. We play baseball across parts of the globe, but we play basketball worldwide. You can play with as few as two people and as many as ten. Shoot hoops indoors and outdoors and on any surface hard or flat enough to bounce a ball.
Indoor courts are usually made from hardwood, though other, more easily-maintained surfaces are gaining in popularity. Outdoor courts can be either asphalt or concrete. You can put a permanent basketball court just about anywhere you would like. Don’t have the room for a full-length court? Fitting just a half court into your driveway, backyard, or commercial gym would be just as useful.
So, have a space in mind and wondering “What are the dimensions of a basketball court?” Let’s take a look at the standard sizes for every level of basketball, from high school all the way up through international competition.
NBA Basketball Court Dimensions
The National Basketball Association, better known as the NBA, boasts the largest court dimensions of any level of basketball — domestic or international. The outer dimensions are 94 feet long by 50 feet wide. The half court line is, as the name would suggest, halfway between each end line. In the middle of the half court line is a tip-off circle with a six-foot radius, which often sports the home team’s logo.
The key is 16 feet wide and 19 feet from the baseline to the foul line. A semicircle with a six-foot radius extends from the foul line. Some courts have the other side of the half-circle drawn in a dotted line inside the key to complete the circle and create a clear boundary for any jump balls.
The backboard protrudes four feet out from the baseline, and the rim of the basket hangs 10 feet off the ground. Subtracting the four feet overhang from the 19-foot length of the key, we get the familiar 15-foot distance from the foul line to the front of the backboard. It’s a misconception that the foul line is 15 feet from the center of the basket. The backboard itself measures six feet wide and 42 inches high.
Inside the key, a four-foot arc is aligned with the center of the basket to designate the restricted arc. If a defender is inside this semicircle, he cannot draw a charging foul. Along both sides of the key, lines are drawn three feet apart to create the standing positions for other players during a free throw attempt, starting with a box that is seven feet from the baseline and one foot wide.
Outside the key, the three-point line forms an imperfect arc stretching one side of the baseline to the other. The arc isn’t a perfect circle because it would run out of bounds on the sides of the court.
Instead, the three-point line runs in a straight line from the baseline out 16 feet, nine inches, at which point the line begins to curve. The straight lines are an even 22 feet from the center of the basket, and on the arc, the distance is 23 feet and nine inches.
Starting at the baseline and running 28 feet toward the center of the court, a line bounds the team bench area. The line also acts as the starting place for inbounds passes after timeouts and fouls.
WNBA Basketball Court Dimensions
The Women’s National Basketball Association or WNBA’s court dimensions are identical to the NBA court in every way except the three-point line. Instead, the distance is equal to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) at 22.15 feet from the center of the hoop. WNBA teams share arenas and playing surfaces with the NBA, which is why it’s no wonder the court dimensions are so similar.
NCAA Basketball Court Dimensions
National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA basketball courts have similar dimensions to the NBA and WNBA, which include the:
Court
Foul line
Backboard
Basket height
Tip-off circle
That said, there are a few significant differences in the dimensions of the NCAA court. For starters, the key is only 12 feet wide, rather than 16. The first box on the side of the key is only six feet from the baseline, not seven. The restricted area under the basket is also one foot smaller, at three feet in diameter rather than the NBA’s four.
However, the most recognizable difference between the NBA’s court dimensions and the NCAA’s is the distance of the three-point line. The NCAA three-point line is only 20 feet, nine inches from the center of the basket. Because of the smaller diameter, it is a continuous arc from one side of the baseline to the other, with no straight lines necessary to create space on the sidelines.
The difference in three-point line distances is the biggest adjustment for shooters to make as they begin their professional careers, and also why it’s so difficult to project how well a player will shoot in the pros.
High School Basketball Court Dimensions
High school basketball courts are a little different from their college and professional counterparts. The most noticeable difference is that the court is a full 10 feet shorter, measuring only 84 feet. However, there are some similarities. The court is still 50 feet wide. The basket is also 10 feet off the ground.
The tip-off circle has a six-foot radius, just like the big kid courts, and while the high school landscape isn’t as standardized as college and professional basketball, the backboard is supposed to have the same measurements as the NCAA and NBA.
Just as in college and professional basketball, the foul line is 15 feet from the backboard, and the key is 19 feet long. It’s also the same 12 feet wide as the NCAA — four feet narrower than the NBA and WNBA.
The other visible difference is the distance from the three-point line. Shorter than either the NCAA or NBA, the high school free throw line is just 19 feet, nine inches from the center of the basket. Additionally, high school basketball courts do not have any restricted area under the basket, since that rule doesn’t exist in high school basketball.
FIBA Basketball Court Dimensions
FIBA governs international basketball courts. The measurements for FIBA basketball courts differ from U.S. courts because of the difference between our Imperial measurements — feet and inches — and the more standard metric system.
FIBA courts are an even 28 meters long, which converts to almost 92 feet. The 15-meter width converts to just over 49 feet. The tip-off circle is a bit smaller as well, at 3.5 meters in diameter. This difference translates to a radius of about five feet, seven inches.
The key is almost the same size at 5.8 meters long and 4.8 meters wide. These numbers convert to within a few inches of 19 and 16 feet. The basket is 1.2 meters, or almost four feet, in from the baseline, which puts the foul line at 4.6 meters — 15 feet — away. The restricted area under the basket is 1.25 meters or just a shade more than four feet in radius.
The basket is still 10 feet off the ground, which means the biggest difference is the three-point line. At the top of the arc, the three-point line is 6.75 meters from the center of the basket or 22.15 feet. This measurement works out to about 22 feet, two inches. The FIBA three-point line, which has also been adopted by the WNBA, is over a foot and a half closer than the NBA line.
The History of Basketball Court Dimensions
Since its invention in 1891, basketball’s court dimensions have varied. Let’s look at some of its historical changes, as well as answering that nagging question — “Why are basketball hoops 10 feet high?” — below:
The Story Behind the 10-Foot High Hoop
It would appear the 10-foot basketball hoop is the result of a careful calculation that considers the human anatomy and mechanics of the game. After all, even the tallest players today have to jump to dunk a ball, and a ten-foot high rim gives a comfortable target to shoot for at a distance. But as we see so often in history, the truth is much more mundane.
When James Naismith dreamed up the game in Springfield, MA in 1891, the railing he chose to hang the baskets on was ten feet off the ground. So, while everything else about the sport has changed since that first game, the baskets are still right where Dr. Naismith hung them.
The History of the Three-Point Line
The three-point line is arguably the most recognizable aspect of a basketball court’s dimensions and part of the reason why is attributed to the history surrounding this semicircle.
The first instance of the three-point line appeared in the American Basketball League in 1961, a full 70 years after Dr. Naismith invented the game. The line was added to increase excitement, but the league folded in just one and a half seasons, so the idea never had a chance.
In 1967, the next competitor to the NBA arrived. The American Basketball Association, or ABA, instituted the three-point line from the very start, and it was a huge success. The ABA had many exciting innovations that produced a better product for the fans. But ultimately, there was not enough room for two professional basketball organizations, so the NBA and ABA merged in 1976.
The three-point line, however, was not included in the merger! The decision-makers in the NBA at the time were too stubborn to adopt such a radical change. They held out for three years before implementing the three-point line in the 1979-1980 season. The NCAA didn’t integrate it until 1986, and it didn’t arrive on high school basketball courts until 1987.
That isn’t the end of the story, however. The line was moved closer for three seasons in the ‘90s to try to boost scoring, but it was quickly moved back to its original place. Taking the idea to the extreme, the NBA has even admitted to having discussions about a four-point line. Ultimately, we’ll believe it when we see it.
The Original Cage Matches
In the early days of professional basketball, the game was played inside an actual cage. The reasons were more about practicality than about safety. The rule for who got to inbound a ball that left the court was “whoever got to it first,” so organizers took to putting up a cage so the ball could never go out of bounds in the first place.
Those first basketball courts were about a third smaller than they are today, and the cages provided a physical boundary and an extra immovable for savvy teams. Could you imagine how much different the game of basketball would be today if those cages had stuck around?
The Alternative Key Designs
Today, basketball courts at all levels share a common design for the key — a rectangle measuring either 19 feet by 16 feet or 19 feet by 12 feet. However, this was not always the case. From the creation of FIBA in 1956 until 2010, the key was a trapezoidal design that was significantly wider at the baseline.
Another design of this feature is responsible for the name “key.” Have you ever thought about how a rectangular area under a basket got such a random name?
The reason is that the original area was much narrower, while the circle surrounding the free throw line was the same size. These two factors combined to create a shape that resembled an old-fashioned key. In 1951, the key was widened to 12 feet and later to the 16 feet we see now in the NBA and FIBA.
While the term lives on, time has erased any record of its design and original reference. And for the record, the official name for this feature is “free throw lane,” which isn’t a phrase many of us hear often.
And that’s a wrap on the history of basketball’s court dimensions.
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How Far is The Free Throw Line from The Basket?
The free throw is one of the most common situations that occurs during a basketball game. Usually, an offensive player goes up for a shot and is fouled by their defender putting them on the charity stripe for a couple of freebies. There are other ways in which foul shots are awarded, but this is the most common.
You notice the terms associated with free throws – like “charity stripe” and even the term “free throw” – depict them as an easy, or not hard, act. During free throws, the player is shooting an unguarded shot from a very manageable distance.
Just how far is that distance? 15 feet, to be exact.
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The Art Of The Free Throw
Whenever I think about measurements on the basketball court, like the free throw line, I can’t help but remember the famous scene in the 1986 film Hoosiers. If you call yourself a basketball fan and have never seen it, stop everything (after you finish this article, of course) and watch it immediately!
The film, based loosely on the true story of Indiana high school basketball Cinderella Story the “Milan Miracle”, follows an underdog basketball team through their season. Towards the end of the movie, they are set to play in a massive arena, a far cry from the small high school gyms they are used to.
The team’s coach (played by the legendary actor, Gene Hackman) brings them on the court to measure the foul line distance. When they measure it, it comes out to be fifteen feet, the same distance as it is in their little hometown court. I love the message of the scene, that every foul shot is the same distance away: Fifteen feet.
So, if every free throw is essentially created equal, then why do players’ free throw percentages differ so much? There are a couple of reasons:
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Technique
Just because everyone shoots free throws from fifteen feet away, it doesn’t mean their techniques are the same. Some players’ shooting techniques are flawed, be it from where they release their shot to how much they use their legs while shooting.
There are a lot of moving pieces when someone attempts a shot and they must be close to perfect in order to make them on a regular basis. When it comes to a skill like shooting, technique is probably the single most important aspect.
2. Arc
While the arc under your shot is a direct result of your technique, it is critical to understand the importance of a high arcing shot.
The rim is 18 inches wide, so improving the angle at which your shot enters the rim will help you make shots more consistently. If your shot isn’t perfect but shoot with a lot of arc your chances of making a shot, even if it hits the rim several times before going in, increase.
3. Shooting Routine
It can be an isolating feeling when you step to the foul line and the referee hands you the ball. Sure, no one is guarding you, but every eye is on you until you take your shots.
When you take a shot in a game, there really isn’t much time to think about it like there is during a foul shot. But, the more you think, the more out of the regular flow of the game you are.
Take a look at someone like Giannis, an MVP talent that has trouble shooting from the foul line. He takes so long to shoot, the natural motion of the shot is completely interrupted. This can be a huge problem.
During my playing days, my foul shot routine was simple: three dribbles, set myself, and shoot. No unwanted motion and no time to overthink my shot. Obviously, a lot more goes into the shot than your routine, but if you are loose when you shoot, the odds of your shot going in increase.
4. Fatigue
Basketball is a physically rigorous sport. If you make it to the foul line while tired and out of breath, there is a good chance that your shot will suffer. Whether you short arm it or don’t bend your knees far enough because of fatigue, the trajectory of your shot will change.
A simple trick if you find yourself at the foul line gasping for air is to take two or three deep breaths in order to regulate your breathing. Fatigue affects everything that you do on the court, and foul shots are difficult when you are tired.
For further reading, you may be interested in this conclusion: Shooting 95% from the free-throw line is almost impossible!
Want to know why? Watch this video to learn more. WIRED’s Robbie Gonzalez steps up to the foul line with top shooter Steve Nash to find out what it would take to get to 95 percent.
NBA Foul Shooting: The Best Ever
Watch any of the best and/or worst foul shooters in NBA history and you will probably notice immediately why they are either good or bad at the skill.
If you are an aspiring hooper, you may want to take some pointers from the best’s foul shooting routine (and block the worst shooter’s routines from your memory bank!)
Let’s take a look at some of the best free-throw shooters in NBA history.
Stephen Curry – 90.66%
Steve Nash – 90.43%
Mark Price – 90.39%
Peja Stojakovic – 89.48%
Chauncey Billups – 89.40%
Ray Allen – 89.39%
Rick Barry – 89.31%
Calvin Murphy – 89.16%
JJ Redick – 89.12%
Damian Lillard – 88.91%
It is no coincidence that the free throw % leaderboard is littered with the best three-point shooters in league history as well.
A lot of shooting comes down to the repetition of a shooting stroke that goes in the hoop time and time again. Repeating the same consistent shooting motion is what has made these shooters so dominant.
Final Thoughts
With the free throw line distance being measured at fifteen feet for as long as the game of basketball has been around, players have a consistent target to practice from.
However, just because the distance doesn’t change doesn’t mean that you will be successful at shooting free throws without proper practice and repetition.
Many players don’t think practicing free throws is important, but the more points you can add to your team’s final score, the better your chances to win are. So, don’t slack on your free throw practice!
What is your free throw shooting routine? Let us know below in the comments section!
Free throw in basketball - online presentation
1. Free throw in basketball
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2. Free throw.
PENALTY SHOT. English Free throw, in Russian - “free throw” - a throw performed by a basketball player after violating the rules on it by a player of the opposite commands. This is the player's ability to score one point with a shot to the basket without interference from position behind the free throw line and inside the semicircle. A free throw is assigned by the referee in the event of a foul at the time of the throw or for intentional rudeness . When the ball hits the basket in , the violation time is broken once, in other cases - twice. The only exception is a violation during a throw from a three-point position: here the player is given three attempts in case of a goal not scored and one try if the ball hit (counts) in the ring. Each of the goals scored, with free throws, is worth one point. Also, a free throw may be appointed by the referee in other cases with clear violations of the team.
3. Rules
RULES The free throw and all actions associated with it end when the ball: Enters directly into the top of the basket, remains in it or passes through it. No longer able to enter the basket directly or after touching the ring. Was correctly played by a player after touching the ring. Touches the floor. Becomes dead. Free throw shooter: Must take position behind the free throw line and inside the semicircle. May use any method of taking a free throw into the basket, but must shoot in such a way that the ball , without touching the floor, enters the basket from above or touches the ring. Must release the ball within five seconds of being placed by the referee at his disposal. Must not touch the free-throw line or the playing area beyond the free-throw line until the ball has entered the basket or touched the ring. Must not simulate a free throw. Players in positions along the free throw area. A maximum of five players (3 defenders and 2 attackers) may occupy a lane along the free throw area, one meter deep. The first position on either side of the restricted area may be occupied by opponents of the free throw shooter(s). Players must only occupy the positions assigned to them. All players in positions along the free-throw area must not: Take up positions that are not intended for them. Enter the restricted area, neutral zone or leave position until the ball has left the free throw player's hand.
Touch the ball as it flies into the basket until it touches the ring or it is clear that it will not touch it. Touch the basket or backboard while the ball is in contact with the ring. Reach through the bottom of the basket and touch the ball. Touch the ball, basket or backboard for as long as there is a possibility of the ball hitting the basket during any free throw which must be followed by the next free throw(s). Remain seated as soon as the ball is live on a free throw shot until the ball has left the hand(s) Free throw shooter
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common ways to perform free throws: with two hands from below, with two hands from the chest, one from the shoulder ( the most common way) and others. Until the 1950s, it was performed "from under the skirt" (the easiest way). In the classical way - with one hand from the head - in those years, not many people owned . The combination of bending the legs and swinging the arms makes it easy to adjust the shot so that the ball always travels the same distance in a free kick. Before throwing player needs to relax: lower 's arms and take a deep breath in preparation for the next throw. Carefully look at the target. Throw should be done calmly, slowly, spending on it for about three seconds. The best stance is considered to be one in which the legs are slightly bent at the knees, and the feet are shoulder-width apart. 's torso and arms must reach for basket when throwing. The throw ends with movement of the hands and fingers. Ball is released from the hand when it is reaches the player's eye level. Other methods of free throws: from the chest, from the head and throws with one hand - according to the execution technique, is not much different from ordinary throws.
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Biokinematic scheme of motional action BIOKINEMATIC SCHEME OF MOTOR ACTION One of the methods of training is the selection of the basis of a technical technique or tactical action. The basis can be either a part of the motor action or one of its biomechanical characteristics. For example, in passing the ball, the basis will be the position of the hands on the ball, in the throw, the basic element will be the position of the legs and elbow under the ball. In tactical interactions, the basis should be actions that determine the success of the entire execution as a whole. Such basic elements need to be identified and studied in the first place and to focus the attention of the group on them. other parts of the motor action can be started at depending on the time given for training this element. Further it is necessary to learn the coordination of individual parts of the movement. The key difference between a free throw and shots from play is the location on the same line (stop position), transfer of body weight forward, focusing attention on the same specific target in each throw, pauses in the starting position for a throw and establishing the ritual. Complete motor action diagram free throw is shown. Players need to know what a good shot looks like and feel it - they must be able to shoot a free throw with their eyes closed. The throw should be executed with under controlled tension - not too relaxed , but not too tight either. Position yourself in a line and squat, shifting your weight slightly forward. Alignment - foot on the side of the throwing arm, shoulder, hand and ball are in the same vertical plane with basket. The location of the foot of the throwing hand of the same name must be in the same place each time and the foot must face the basket or slightly to the left of the line perpendicular to the free throw line. Place your dominant/leading toes (right foot for right-handers and left foot for left-handers) just in the center of the free-throw line. The hardwood courts already have the proper "nail holes" in the center for measurement purposes. On other covers, a mark is made at this place. Place your foot near the center and point the back foot on the corner of the shield on the same side (right foot, left corner and vice versa). Position your feet shoulder-width apart in a balanced, staggered stance. Grip - the ball lies completely on the throwing hand, the balancing hand is on the side or under the ball. After completing the ritual actions, place the thumb in the groove and the middle finger on the hole to inflate the ball with air. Wrist - Players taking the free throw must place the ball in the starting position and Bend the wrist like an "L", just like in a standing throw. Elbow - Keep the elbow inward, close to the body, lifted up and in front of the wrist. Draw the elbow bend in the form of the letter "L". Shifting Body Weight Slightly Forward - Throwers should assume a slightly modified triple threat stance in which the body weight is more on the front foot, the head should be level and the back straight. Aim - Focus on the middle of the ring or mesh loop in the center of the back rims. The player should focus on the target and think "I'll make the defender pay for fouling me." Focusing on the target must continue until the ball has passed through the net. Pause - in the starting position for the throw, the player must pause the movement for a moment: in order to calm down physically and mentally and focus, but not longer. After a pause, all movements of must be directed upwards and in an arc in the direction of the ring. Drive - full extension and pronation - these are the main key points of the drive movement. The thrower must rise from the floor using leg strength. The hand, which is at the top, should be at an angle of 30-350 from the vertical at the end of the wiring. Release the ball high and stay in the drive position until the ball hits the net. Point your brush at the basket. Rise up and finish on your toes or jump slightly forward. Stay at throwing position and stand slightly forward with your hand towards the basket. Pause in the starting position to throw. Final position
8. Forces causing motor action, their origin and interaction relative to support
or Wednesday. Among the movements relative to the support (ground movements), walking have the greatest distribution . In some sports (sports games, martial arts, gymnastics, etc.), locomotor movements play an auxiliary role. Taking off from the support is carried out by means of: a) actually taking off with the legs from the support; b) swing movements with free limbs and other links.
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OBJECTIVES FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING ABILITIES AND SKILLS WHEN IMPLEMENTING A FREE THROWS When learning free throws, the coach must adhere to some guidelines: - Develop confidence in free throws gradually and over time long time. players need to start perfecting their shooting performance in practice as early as possible and within just season. This is done through a series of free throws, as a result of which they and improve their technique. - Teach players to focus on each shot using positive thoughts, such as how makes opponents pay for every foul, think about the basket (throws when the ball only goes into the basket) and see how the net sways when the ball goes through it. A positive attitude towards 90,005 throws is developed by praising successful throws and evaluating inaccurate throws. Thrower abstracts from all negative thoughts and uses only positive ones. Player confidence develops from the 90,005 fundamentals of correct technique. Free throws can be improved by acting in accordance with the following suggestions: Keeping movements simple and uniform. Start performance in one place - stop on the "nail hole" in the floor. Start and keep body weight slightly forward while remaining in throw position. Develop a performance ritual: breathing, thumb - into the groove, middle finger - on the inflation hole ball. Focus your attention on the inside of the ring and on the net. Direct gaze at the target. Pause in the starting position. Release the ball high and hold the final position of the drive until the ball slips through the net (direct brush into the basket). Take the balancing hand, not participating in the throw, away from the ball, while leaving the arm extended at the elbow.
11. Exercises - games for teaching free throws
EXERCISES - GAMES FOR FREE SHOT TRAINING 1. Competition between groups. Here you need about 3-5 balls for each group. The task is to hit the most number of times in certain time. Each player counts which group has won, and the personal places of the players are determined by most hits. 2. Competition between two teams at two shields. Players are located at the main shields in the back of the head one another. Simultaneously start free throws. Every throws once, scores are counted out loud. After one of the teams scores a certain number of points (5-10), players put the ball on the free throw line and the whole team run to the opposite shield. There, everything repeats from the beginning, but already the score 1:0 continues. Opponents quickly run to opposite shield and strive to be the first to complete the task, , in order to take revenge, equalize the score. 3. Throw to miss competition. Players are divided into groups of by the number of shields in the hall. The first player in each group rolls . If he hits the basket, then he gets the ball again for the next throw , / and if he misses, then the ball is passed to the partner. The winner in the group is the one who hit the basket the most . And if you add up the results of all students, then you can determine a more accurate group. 4. Shootout game. Each performs one free throw . The one who misses is out of the game. Competition are held until the most accurate remains on the court - the champion in free throws. And so on every lesson.
12. Free throw errors of beginner basketball players.
FREE SHOT ERRORS BEGINNER BASKETBALL PLAYERS. - The player is in a hurry to throw, not using all of the time allotted for this. As a result, the faster, than in training, the pace of the execution of the technique violates the usual coordination of movements. - Basketball player too focused on thought, will hit the target or not, instead of watching the correctness of the movements and thinking only about it. - Sometimes a player puts the ball on the palm so that it touches the middle of it, but you need to keep the ball on your fingers. - Sometimes young basketball players carry the ball to the head of low - and it interferes with aiming. - Separating from the hand, the ball comes off not from the index finger, but from the middle finger. - The trajectory of the ball is too flat. - At the end of the throw, after the release of the ball, starting 9It is not uncommon for a 0005 basketball player to immediately pull back the hand that throws back. On the contrary, after throwing for a second , you need to freeze with your arm outstretched - this will involuntarily contribute to the smoothness of the previous movement of the arm.
13. Good luck in the game
GOOD LUCK IN THE GAME
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A basketball free throw is a shot taken by one player of the fouled team. Free throws differ from game ones in the number of points awarded. From the game, a basketball player can write down 2 or 3 points to his account, and each realized penalty brings only 1 point. A free throw is always made from a certain place on the court - the free throw line, and none of the players of the opposite team should interfere with its implementation, that is, this is a kind of penalty kick in which the player with the ball fights against the ring with a shield.
The ability to shoot free throws is one of the most important skills a professional basketball player should have. The implementation of such a penalty can determine the outcome of the game, although it is not always easy to execute such a technical element, especially due to pressure from the stands. To throw the ball into the ring, the player must have confidence, correctly set throwing technique and good concentration. Even some of the most famous and experienced players in the NBA have trouble getting into the basket from a free kick. A good indicator is when a basketball player manages to realize 75-80% of all shots, and when the statistical indicator is below 50%, then such persons, with a high degree of probability, will rest on the bench at the end of the match.
How many free throws are there in basketball?
Let's start with the fact that all free throws are taken from a certain line, which is part of the basketball court markings. At a distance of 4.6 meters from the ring and 5.8 meters from the end line there is a free-throw line 3.6 meters long.
If a player breaks the rules, free throws are awarded to his team. The number of shots fired depends on where and how the foul was committed.
1 free throw - a player was fouled, who managed to throw the ball into the basket and hit it. Also, with a technical foul, 1 throw is given.
2 Throws - Called when a player is fouled on a shot and missed. Also, 2 throws are assigned when a violation of the rules occurs on an athlete who did not plan to throw the ball into the basket, and the team of the offending basketball player has more than 5 fouls.
3 Throws - When an athlete about to take a throw is fouled outside the 3-point zone. If the throw is not accurate, then 3 penalties are awarded.
Note that when a basketball player who has committed 5 personal or technical fouls (6 offenses in the National Basketball Association - NBA) or 2 unsportsmanlike fouls in a match must leave the playing court and no longer enter it, while he is allowed to remain on the bench .
Dimensions of the basketball court in meters (FIBA and NBA standard)
Position of players during a free throw in basketball
During the execution of a free throw, all players on the court must take certain positions. Along the free throw lane, on the sides of the so-called rectangle from the line to the ring, there are 5 players: 3 from the defending team and 2 from the attacking team. Closer to the ring on both sides are the basketball players of the defending side, in the middle there are 2 attackers and one more defender on the right or left closer to the thrower. All other players from both teams must be outside the 3-point zone.
Basketball free throw technique
Free throw can decide the outcome of a single match, so it is important to understand that such a technical element should not be ignored, but rather needs to be constantly trained and improved. Approaching the free-throw line, concentrating and accurately putting the ball in the basket is a difficult task for many players, even top professionals. The free throw is the only opportunity in basketball where the defense can in no way interfere with throwing the ball into the rings and scoring a point. Below are the technique of throwing in stages with important tips:
Mentally focus on the execution of the next throw. Force yourself not to worry and pay attention to others, especially loud fans of the opposing team.
Relax. Every basketball player should be familiar with the relaxation techniques, you need to learn a certain breathing technique that will reduce nervousness and tension.
Body Alignment. It is important for the thrower to align his body at the free-throw line. Statistical studies show that correct body position significantly increases a player's chances of making an accurate shot. The legs should be shoulder-width apart, and the fingers should be located at a distance of 3-5 centimeters from the line. Also, the legs should be slightly bent at the knees.
Bend the pushing arm at the elbow pointing straight at the ring. The elbows tend to swing out to the sides and it is important to keep them close to the body before throwing.
Eyes are best focused directly on the target. Decide right away how you want to hit: immediately into the ring or with a rebound from the shield. With practice, you will begin to feel more confident in the stance and will not need to pay much attention to the location of the elbows. This in turn improves accuracy.
Execution. The legs are unbent at the knees, the elbow is straightened, then the hand comes, and the ball is pushed out with the fingertips.
It’s a misconception that the foul line is 15 feet from the center of the basket. The backboard itself measures six feet wide and 42 inches high.
For starters, the key is only 12 feet wide, rather than 16. The first box on the side of the key is only six feet from the baseline, not seven. The restricted area under the basket is also one foot smaller, at three feet in diameter rather than the NBA’s four.
The most noticeable difference is that the court is a full 10 feet shorter, measuring only 84 feet. However, there are some similarities. The court is still 50 feet wide. The basket is also 10 feet off the ground.
At the top of the arc, the three-point line is 6.75 meters from the center of the basket or 22.15 feet. This measurement works out to about 22 feet, two inches. The FIBA three-point line, which has also been adopted by the WNBA, is over a foot and a half closer than the NBA line.
So, while everything else about the sport has changed since that first game, the baskets are still right where Dr. Naismith hung them.
In 1951, the key was widened to 12 feet and later to the 16 feet we see now in the NBA and FIBA.
Technique
Sure, no one is guarding you, but every eye is on you until you take your shots. 
A free throw 
The combination of bending the legs 
Biokinematic scheme of motional action BIOKINEMATIC 
Place your dominant/leading toes 
Draw the elbow bend 
The hand, which is 
The task is to hit the most number of times in 
The winner in the group is the one who hit the basket the most 
Free throws differ from game ones in the number of points awarded. From the game, a basketball player can write down 2 or 3 points to his account, and each realized penalty brings only 1 point. A free throw is always made from a certain place on the court - the free throw line, and none of the players of the opposite team should interfere with its implementation, that is, this is a kind of penalty kick in which the player with the ball fights against the ring with a shield. 
A good indicator is when a basketball player manages to realize 75-80% of all shots, and when the statistical indicator is below 50%, then such persons, with a high degree of probability, will rest on the bench at the end of the match. 
All other players from both teams must be outside the 3-point zone. 
