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DIY Basketball Court Stencil | Home Court Hoops
Basketball Court Stencil Instructions
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Tools required:
3 cans of inverted Rustoleum or Krylon traffic spray paint
Chalk Line w/ chalk
25’ Tape Measurer
Piece of chalk
Two large pieces of cardboard (Backboard boxes are ideal)
Two rolls of 1.88” masking tape
Drywall T-square (Unless your cardboard has clean corners)
Plum Bob
Stiff-bristled steel brush
You hoop’s specifications. If you don’t have them you should be able to find them online.
An extra person to help
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Step #1-
If you don’t have or know what any of the above tools are, you should probably look to hire someone who does.![]()
After all, paint is permanent and you’re putting it on your driveway.
If you live in the NJ or the NY or Philly Metro areas, contact Home Court Hoops. If not, you should be able to find someone in any of the below links.
United Assemblers
Handyman Wire
Step #2- Adjust the hoop to 10’
Adjust your hoop to 10’. All measurements are based on 10’.
Step #3- Use your plum bob
Hang Plum Bob in the center of your rim. Once the plum bob is still, use your chalk to make a mark on your court.
Step #4- Snap a center line
Snapping a center line makes the rest of the job much easier. With one partner placing one end of the chalk line on the playing surface directly in front of the center point of the basketball pole, the other partner takes the other end of the chalk line and walks out as far onto the court as possible with the chalk line extending over the mark left by the plum bob. Snap the center line.
Step #5- Consult your hoop’s specifications
Consult your hoop’s specifications to find out the extension of your system. Make sure this is right. For this case, we’re going to assume we’re installing an American Eagle Patriot (Click Here) which has an extension of 36”. Using your tape measurer, mark 36” from the pole. This should be directly under the backboard. If your hoop has a different extension, look up to make sure you’re directly under your backboard.
Step #6- Measure the free throw line
From the backboard marking, make another mark 15’ from the backboard mark. This is the top of the free throw line.
Step #7- Begin the box
Using either your t-square or clean pieces of cardboard, put a straight edge along the center line with the corner on the backboard marking, run a piece of chalk along the cardboard or T-square. Do it for both sides of the center line.
Repeat the exact same process for the free throw line.
Take your chalk line and snap at least a 13’ line at both the backboard and the free throw line.
Step #8- Complete the box
Measure 5’10 out from the center line on both sides of the backboard chalk line. Make a chalk mark.
Measure 6’ out from the center line on both sides of the backboard chalk line. Make a chalk mark.
Repeat the process for the free throw line.
Snap chalk lines for the sides of your key/lane.
Because the top of your free throw line is already chalked, measure 2” down on either side to get the bottom of your free throw line and make a mark. Use your chalk line and snap a line.
You now have a complete box.
Step #9- Tape out the box
Using the 1.88” masking tape, place a piece on the inside and outside of the top and two sides of the key. There should be a 2” gap between the two pieces of tape. You can either stop the tape at the backboard or extend it all the way off the playing surface by the end of the playing surface.
Step #10- Chalk off the top of the key
A basketball key is 12’ wide. Therefore, the radius of a 12’ wide key is 6’. So measure the mid-point of the free throw line. This should be 6’ and should also be where the court’s center line is.
Have one partner put one end of the tape measurer at the top of the free throw line but also at the center point. Have the other partner mark 6’ above the free throw line. This is the top of the key. Holding the free throw line end of the tape measurer in place but still able to pivot, measure the semi circle of the top of the key making tick marks with a piece of chalk along the way. Make sure you do both directions.
Step #11- Measure the 3-point line
Much like how you marked off tick marks for the top of the key, you will be doing the same for the 3-point line.
Using the court’s center line as a guide, measure 19’9” from the top of the key down the court’s center line. (This should put you exactly at the plum bob marking.
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With one partner hold the tape measurer on the plum bob marking but still allowing it to pivot, the other partner will make tick marks at 19’9” every 6”-12”. You will do this in both direction so you get a complete key.
Key point!
The line at the top of the key and the 3-point line should merge and be the exact same line.
Step #12- Making your stencil
Your lane is taped off so both sides of your 2” line are ready to paint. What do we do with the curved lines for the top of the key and 3-point line.
Using the exact same technique you used to measure the top of the line for the top of the key and 3-point line, do the same for the cardboard boxes. You are essentially making a stencil.
Take one piece of cardboard and a tape measurer, extend the tape measurer 6’ out and mark the cardboard in the exact same way you did for the top of the key. (Step #9) Repeat the process but measure out 5’10”. This will give you the bottom of the line for the top of the key.
Take either a box cutter or scissors, cut out the stencil on the cardboard. Make sure the lines are nice and clean.
Take one piece of cardboard and a tape measurer, extend the tape measurer 19’9” out and mark the cardboard in the exact same way you did for the 3-point line. (Step #10) Repeat the process but measure out 19’7”. This will give you the bottom of the line for the 3-point line.
Take either a box cutter or scissors, cut out the stencil on the cardboard. Make sure the lines are nice and clean.
Step #13- Marking out the hash marks for the lane
Taking a tape measurer, extend it out from the backboard line to the top of the free throw line. This should measure exactly 15’. (The 15’ measurement should be at the free throw line.) Now make tick marks at the following measurements: 3’ & 4‘, 7‘ & 7’2”, 10’2” &10’4”, 13’4” & 13’6”. (It’s 3’ between each line) Repeat the process for the other side of the key.
Using your chalk line, snap the lines for all tick marks.
Measure 8” out from the side of the top and bottom of both side of the lane. Use your free throw line and backboard line as a guide. Now snap the line for the outside of the hash marks.
Now that you have your hash marks chalked out, use your 1.88” masking tape and tape out the hash marks.
Once complete, use a box cutter to cut out the parts where your paint is supposed to be.
Step #14- Ready to paint
Let’s start with the lane. You only have 1.88” of tape on either side of the line. You will want to put down a couple more lines of tape or use clean pieces of cardboard on either side to prevent overspray. (I have found a couple extra pieces of cardboard work very well.) Butt the clean pieces of cardboard as close to the edge of the tape as possible. Now take a relative vertical angle to the spray paint, paint in short but clean sprays and paint at angles away from the side where you are painting. You almost want to go with a short spray from one angle, then go with a short spray from the other angle.
Complete the lane.
Step #14- Paint the top of the key
Using your cardboard cutout as a guide, put the top of the stencil on the chalk line. You should be able to see the chalk line for the entire piece of cardboard. Paint this section of cardboard. Pick up the cardboard and place it onto the next section. Do not slide the cardboard as you might drag the wet paint underneath.
Complete painting the top of the key. Give it 20-30 minutes to dry.
Step #15- Paint the 3-point line
Using your cardboard cutout as a guide, Place it at the top of the key, It should be married up exactly with the top of the line painted for the top of the key. Using the same process, you’re going to use your cutout as a guide to paint your 3-point line.
Keep in mind, a 3-point line is much longer than the top of the key. As such, you may get some build up of wet paint on the cardboard. You may need to paint the 3-point in time increments. so you don’t have lines that bleed.
Step #16- Pull the tape
You’re done! Pull the tape. Give the court some time to dry. Have fun!
Note: If you have any overspray, stiff-bristled steel brushes will clean it up very nicely.
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Basketball court markings: standards and norms
Author of the article
Khvatkov Dmitry
Consultant in the production of rubber coatings
Basketball field marking requirements are approved by the FIBA standard. The site must be flat with a hard surface, free of bends, cracks and other obstacles. The accepted dimensions of the field are 28 m long and 16 m wide. By NBA standards, the field is slightly larger: 28.7 m (94' ft) long and 15.3 m (50' ft) wide.
Areas not intended for international competitions may differ from accepted standards (for public use, in schools or universities, etc.) and usually vary from 20 to 28 m in length and from 12 to 16 m in width.
Basketball Court Marking Standards
Basketball court markings are conventionally divided into 5 components:
- Boundary lines. They are located along the perimeter of the site and set its size. The lines that run along the field are called side lines, and those that are behind the baskets are called front lines.
- Central line. Divides the court in half parallel to the front lines.
- Central zone. It is a circle and is placed in the middle of the center line, and, accordingly, in the center of the entire field.
- Three-point line. It is a semi-ellipse and is located around the shields on both sides of the field. It limits the close range.
- Free throw line. It is located in front of the shields parallel to the front line and is limited on the sides by paint lines.
The standard line width is 5 cm. All outlines and lines must be of the same color (usually white) and be clearly visible from anywhere on the court.
Common lines
Common lines are used to limit the playing area of the court. The side lines (along the field) according to FIBA standards should be 28 m long, and the front lines - 16 m. For public areas, deviations from the accepted standards are allowed. Typically, basketball courts in schools or gyms are made from 20 m long and 12 m wide.
Central lines
The center line is parallel to the front and divides the field exactly in half. According to the standards - it should extend beyond the side lines by 15 cm on both sides.
In the middle of the center line there is a circle with a diameter of 3.6 m, which limits the central zone of the field. In this zone, the ball is played at the beginning of the game.
Three-Point Line
Three-Point Lines are located around the backboards on both sides of the field and consist of two straight lines 2.9 long9 m and a semicircle. Straight lines run perpendicular to the front at a distance of 0.9 m from the side lines. Despite the fact that visually the distance from the ring to the side of the three-point line seems to be less than to its central part, the distance from the backboard to any point is 6.75 m.
Penalty lines
Penalty lines limit the nearest area at the backboard. They consist of a trapezoid and a free throw zone.
Despite the name, the "trapezium" is a rectangle (until 2009year it really was a trapezoid), which is located under the shield. Its dimensions are 5.8 meters long and 4.9 meters wide. The shield is located at a distance of 1.575 m from the end line in the middle of the site. In front of the backboard, at a distance of 1.25 m, there is a semicircle that limits the area for picking up the ball.
At a distance of 4.225 meters from the backboard, the trapeze zone ends and the free throw zone begins. It is a semicircle with a diameter of 3.6 m (like the central circle).
Paint zone lines
These lines are serifs on both sides of the trapezoid (parallel to the side lines). They limit the areas for players who are fighting for the ball during a free throw.
Zones on the basketball field
The basketball court is divided into zones using markings. Each zone has its own specific rules.
Center circle
The center circle is used as a separate kick-off area at the start of the game.
One representative from each team stand in a circle from their side and fight for the ball in a jump, after it is dropped by the referee. All players are exclusively on their side of the field, except for one who rebounds on the opponent's side.
Neutral zone
The peculiarity of this zone is that as soon as the player of the attacking team with the ball crosses the center line and is on the side of the opponent, he cannot pass the ball to the player of his team who is on the other side of the field (i.e. behind center line on your side).
Three-point zone
The three-point line limits the near zone of the shot. Hitting the basket from outside the basket brings the team three points. If the throw was made inside the zone, then it brings two points.
Three-second zone
This is the zone in close proximity to the ring. It is called three-second, since the player of the attacking team cannot be in it for more than three seconds. Most balls are thrown in this zone, so when attacking, it provides maximum protection.
Free throw area
In controversial situations, a free throw is provided from this area. The player of the attacking team must score the ball without stepping over the line of the trapezoid. At the same time, the players of both teams are not in the three-second zone. They take up positions along the paint lines on the sides of the trapezoid and may not step outside the lines until the free throw shooter has shot the ball.
How to mark a basketball field?
Basketball field markings, whether it is an international competition court or an open-air amateur field, are best applied using special equipment. This will ensure the long life of the coating, the lines will not clog and will promote fair play.
You can order the marking of a basketball court in Moscow and the Moscow region from Rezkom. We will measure the premises and develop a design project for the field so that it complies with generally accepted rules and is convenient for operation. For more details, you can contact our manager by phone 8-495-64-24-111.
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Each of us can create a professional basketball court. However, this will require huge financial investments, hiring specialists and a large room.
This article is written for owners of schools, sports complexes and other similar establishments. And also for parents who have a huge house or cottage. Those who want to build a basketball court in them.
We will look at all aspects of creating a field for this sport. We will tell you where to place the judges and how to draw the markings. And also about many other things.
The International Basketball Federation has created uniform requirements for all venues for this sport. If you create a field that complies with the regulations, you will be able to hold professional competitions on it. And even rent out your space. Moreover, both for games and for tournaments.
How large should a basketball court be? The basketball field must be made in the shape of a rectangle.
It must have a hard surface. The latter can be made from wood or other materials.
The basketball court must be free from unnecessary objects. Only 2 racks should be located on it. 2 shields. 2 baskets for balls. And also markup. Chairs, benches and other things on the site should not be.
Requirements for the dimensions of the basketball court
The Basketball Federation has uniform requirements for the dimensions of the court. According to them, the field must be 28 m long and 15 m wide.
The Basketball Federation also allows competitions to be held on smaller courts. With a length of 26 m. And a width of 14 m. Competitions for young athletes can be held on such sites.
Deviations from the established minimum dimensions (26 m long and 14 m wide) are not permitted.
If your court is less than 26 meters long and 14 meters wide, it will not be suitable for professional competition. The same applies to fields that are over 28 meters long and over 15 meters wide.
Height requirements for basketball courts
The room where the basketball court will be located must be high. The ceiling must be at least 7 meters above the floor. If it is low, then it is not worth creating a basketball court in such a room. Because it will be unsuitable for professional games.
Basketball Court Lighting Requirements
The area where you plan to place the basketball court must have good lighting.
Each part of the field must be highlighted. And it's equally bright. So that the players of both teams can see the baskets, the posts and each other. Otherwise, they will collide during the competition.
The light on the basketball court should not be too bright either. Otherwise, he will blind the athletes. And also prevent the referees from watching the game.
What lines should be on the basketball court?
Each basketball court must be marked. It is important that each part of the site is marked with the same color paint.
Preferably white.
Each marking line drawn on the field must have the same dimensions. Its width must be at least 5 centimeters.
That is, it should not be so that in one part of the field the marking lines are "thick". And in the other they had a small width.
The marking lines must be clearly visible to the players and referees. If you do not draw them brightly enough, then it will be impossible to play on such a basketball court. It will not be allowed to be used for competition.
What should the front and side lines be?
The edges of the basketball court area behind the baskets must be marked with 2 front lines.
The areas of the field, which are located along the length of the court, must also have marking lines. They are called lateral.
As we have already said, there should be no foreign objects on the site. We are talking about tables for judges. As well as benches for spare players.
If you plan to place the substitutes' bench, this must be done off the field.
At a distance of at least two meters from its edges. The same applies to referee tables.
Where is the center line drawn and how is it drawn?
The central part of the basketball court must also have markings. It must be drawn in the middle of the field.
The center line starts from the side lines and runs to the center.
It may protrude slightly from the side of the field. But no more than 15 centimeters.
What should the free throw lines be?
In the area of the zones with basketball baskets of both teams, a special area for free throws is drawn.
It must be located at a distance of 5.8 meters from the left side of the field. The penalty area line must be at least 3.6 meters long.
For a free throw, the basketball player will stand in the middle of this area.
Restricted areas
Each basketball field has special "restricted areas".
They are highlighted with special "front" marking lines. And also outlined by lines for free kicks.
Additional lines are drawn from the front marking lines in the restricted area. They go in different directions.
Front lines must be placed three meters from the penalty area.
The front lines are part of the special restricted areas. They can be painted in different colors. However, the marking lines must match the hue of the circle that is drawn in the central part of the field.
More about free throw areas Free throw areas are also classified as restricted areas. on the basketball court they are deliberately increased. Semicircles of marking are placed next to them, the radius of which is 1.8 meters.
After that, a dotted line is drawn in the circles. They outline the inside of the penalty area.
In the picture below you can see the penalty areas. Players shoot for the basket in these areas.
How should the center circle be marked?
A circle must be marked in the center of the basketball field.
Its radius must be at least 1.8 meters.
The color of the circle must be the same as the bounded areas.
3-Point Shooting Area
Basketball players can shoot 3-point balls from almost anywhere on the court. Except the one next to the basketball hoop.
2-Point Shooting Area When athletes shoot balls into the opponent's basket from next to it, the team is awarded two points. The area next to the opponents' ring is also classified as restricted.
The area around the teams' basketball hoops has 2 marking lines. They are placed parallel to each other.
The 2-point zone is next to the player's team's basket. In the area that is opposite the zone with the ring of the second team.
The 2-point zone is located 6 meters from the center line of the field.
Also, the area for a two-point shot is limited by a special circle. Its radius is 6.25 meters. When a player enters this zone, his goals are classified as two-point goals.
On successful throws from outside this area, the team receives 3 points.
In the picture you can see the areas of the field where the shots are classified as three points.
If a player throws the ball from the central and side zones, he brings the team 3 points.
What should be the bench areas?
Players from both teams are allowed on the basketball field. However, not on the site itself, but outside it.
You need to place a shop for players in a special area. It should be highlighted with a special white line. And be outside the field of play.
The length of the markings for the players' bench must be two meters. And the width is 5 meters.
Outline the team bench so that all players can see where people are sitting. And did not encounter them during intensive movements across the field.
Where should substitute players sit?
Athletes preparing to change players must sit between the team benches.
Replacement basketball players must sit on special chairs.
Seats should be small. And do not stick out during the games. Otherwise, it will interfere with the teams on the field.
Substitute placement rules have been developed by the International Basketball Federation. They must be observed without fail when building a basketball court. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to compete on it.
What should be the place for judges?
Your task is to make sure that the judges have the most comfortable seats. As well as a good view of the basketball field.
The officials must be able to see any part of the court from their position. This is necessary so that they can take into account all the violations committed by the players. And count/not count the balls thrown into the basket.
To make it easier for the judges to work, we recommend that they sit on high chairs. So that tall basketball players do not block their view.
