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Basketball Court Dimensions & Markings
The playing area of a basketball court in the UK is 91.8ft (28m) in length and 49.21ft (15m) wide. Indoor courts should be 22.96ft (7m) in height.
Sport England's requirements are split into four levels of play: International, Premier (national competition), Club (regional competition) and Community (schools/recreational). This allows courts to be more flexible with sizes. The dimensions of a basketball court in these cases also include a minimum length and width: 85.3ft (26m) x 45.93ft (14m).
Court aspect
Dimensions
Length (International)
28m
Width (International)
15m
Height (International)
7m
Length (other levels)
26-28m
Width (other levels)
14-15m
Height (other levels)
7m
How long is a basketball court?
The length of a basketball court is 28m. These measurements can be reduced to 26m for Premier, Club and Community courts where only smaller spaces are available.
How wide is a basketball court?
The width of an International-standard basketball court in the UK is usually 15m. The court lines can be reduced by no more than 1m (14m) if required for lower levels of play.
What is the total area of a basketball court?
The total area of a professional basketball court is 420m². The minimum area allowed under Basketball England's guidance is 364m². These measurements apply to both indoor and outdoor courts.
The addition of 2.05m run-offs and 2m for teams and officials on the sideline increases the total area to 677.31m².
Basketball court dimensions in feet
A basketball court is 91.86ft long and 49.21ft wide. The total playing area for a court is 4520.43 ft² and 7290.5ft² if run-offs and sidelines are required.
Court aspect
Dimensions
Length
91. 86ft
Width
49.21ft
Height
22.96ft
Playing area
4520.43ft²
Playing area (including run-offs and sidelines)
7290.5ft²
Basketball court dimensions in yards
A basketball court is 30.62 yards long, and 16.4 yards wide. The total playing area for a court is 502.31yds² and 810yds² if run-offs and sidelines are required.
Court aspect
Dimensions
Length
30.62yds
Width
16.4yds
Playing area
502.31yds²
Playing area (including run-offs and sidelines)
810yds²
Basketball court markings
Regulation line markings must be 50mm width in a contrasting colour to the playing surface.
Sidelines
The outer edge of the court is denoted by the sidelines, which run the length of the court. On a full-sized court they measure 28m.
Baseline and endline
The terms baseline and endline both refer to the ends of the court running behind the goals. Typically they measure 15m.
The use of the different terms depends on the direction a team is playing. Endline is the term for the end of the court which a team is defending, baseline is the for the attacking end.
Mid court
This is the halfway mark on the court and is used to denote the offensive playing area during a game.
On a full-sized court, the mid court line would be 14m from each endline.
Centre circle
Used for the opening tip off, the centre circle has a 3.6m diameter.
Three point line
The three point lines are the arcs that mark a range boundary from each hoop. Scoring from outside this line is worth three points. The distance of the line will vary depending on the level of game, but is typically 6. 75m from the basket.
Free throw line
The free throw line, marked 4.6m from the backboard, is the mark at which a player must stand when shooting free throws.
Free throw circle
The free throw circle is the same size as the centre circle (3.6m in diameter). Shooters must stay inside this circle when taking a free throw. The circle is also used for jump balls.
Free throw lane lines/key
Lane lines run from the free throw line to the baseline, to form the 'key'. The shape and width can vary depending on the level of the game, but FIBA (International Basketball Federation) regulation changes in 2010 set it as a 4.9m by 5.8m rectangle.
Some also include space markings to keep opposing players from obstructing the free throw shooter.
Basketball court lines in feet and yards
Court marking
Dimensions (ft)
Sidelines
91.86ft
Baseline and endline
49. 21ft
Mid court
45.93ft
Centre circle
11.81ft diameter
Three point line
22.14ft from the basket
Free throw line
11.81ft, 15.09ft from the backboard
Free throw circle
11.81ft diameter
Free throw lane lines/key
16ft x 19ft
Court marking
Dimensions (yds)
Sidelines
30.62yds
Baseline and endline
16.4yds
Mid court
15.31yds
Centre circle
3.93yds diameter
Three point line
7.38yds from the basket
Free throw line
3. 93yds, 5.03yds from the backboard
Free throw circle
3.93yds diameter
Free throw lane lines/key
5.33yds x 6.33yds
Basketball goal dimensions
A number of basketball goal systems are available: wall hinged, ceiling mounted or free-standing practice goals.
Backboards
Backboard dimensions are 1.8m x 1.22m, with a minimum thickness of 19mm. Backboards can be made of either timber or transparent material and must be fitted with padding at all levels above U16.
Backboard line markings should be 50mm in width and either black or white, depending on the material of the board. The inner rectangle should measure 0.45m x 0.59m.
Goals
The basketball goal (also known as a ring or hoop) is typically 18 inches (45.72cm) in diameter and must be positioned 3.05m from the floor.
Nets are typically white and suspended from the ring. They should be no shorter than 45cm.
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Basketball field marking requirements are approved by the FIBA standard. The site must be flat with a hard surface, without 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 boards 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 must 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 trapezoid 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 stay 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 thrown the ball.
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Basketball is played on small rectangular courts. The small size of the court makes this sport dynamic and rich in events, and therefore extremely attractive to spectators. In this article, we will analyze the main characteristics of a basketball court, talk about what the lines on the floor mean and find out the main differences between European and overseas basketball courts.
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Basketball Court Sizes
High level basketball competitions are played on standard size courts. Moreover, the regulations of the main world organizations are practically the same. In European basketball according to FIBA standards, the dimensions of the basketball court are 28 meters long and 15 meters wide. The standards for the NBA, North America's premier league, are 28. 7m by 15.3m.
For low-profile basketball events, such as tournaments for children or youth teams, the requirements are more loyal. Nevertheless, the standards are still provided. The permissible width of the basketball court is from 12 to 16 meters. Length - from 20 to 28.
Basketball backboards and hoops have their own standards. According to the FIBA regulations, the dimensions of the shield are 180 cm in height and 105 in width. In the NBA - 183x107. The rectangle drawn on the shield is 59x45 cm. The diameter of the ring is 450 millimeters. The distance from the hoop to the parquet is 3 m and 5 cm.
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Court markings
A basketball court is not just a field of certain dimensions. The rules of the game are formed by markings applied to the parquet. The main ones can be called - the central and pairs of side and front lines.
The central axis divides the court in half - into attack and defense zones. The team that has possession of the ball according to the rules of basketball must cross the center line in a maximum of 8 seconds, and having crossed, has no right to return back. Otherwise, a violation of the zone rule will be recorded - one of the key rules of the game of basketball.
The center circle is where the game starts. In the center of the circle, the starting throw-in of the ball is made. The referee throws the projectile up, and two basketball players opposing each other try to kick the ball with their hand in the air, addressing it to one of the teammates standing on the circle.
Side and end lines - the perimeter of the playing space. During the game, they cannot be crossed. Due to the boundary lines, the ball is also put into play after any stoppage.
Another group of lines outlines the throwing zones. A large semicircle on each half of the court is a three-point arc. Each accurate hit because of it brings 3 points to the team's piggy bank. Any accurate shot from the game from its limits - 2 points. An accurate hit from the free throw line is worth 1 point. Penalty attempts are made from a static position and with the playing time stopped.
Free throw line - base of the trapezoid. The space inside the trapezoid is called the three-second zone or "paint" because its coloring is usually different from the rest of the parquet. Inside the trapezoid, another designation is a semicircle. Inside it, no offensive fouls are called.
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Differences between NBA and FIBA courts
American and European courts, as already mentioned, are slightly different in size. But not only. The layout of the basketball court also varies in places. For example, the distance of a three-point arc from the rim in the NBA is 7.24 meters at the point of maximum radius. According to FIBA rules, this distance is 6.71 meters.
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75m from the basket.
21ft
93yds, 5.03yds from the backboard
They should be no shorter than 45cm.
The site must be flat with a hard surface, without 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. 
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 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 thrown the ball. 
7m by 15.3m. 
The team that has possession of the ball according to the rules of basketball must cross the center line in a maximum of 8 seconds, and having crossed, has no right to return back. Otherwise, a violation of the zone rule will be recorded - one of the key rules of the game of basketball. 
Any accurate shot from the game from its limits - 2 points. An accurate hit from the free throw line is worth 1 point. Penalty attempts are made from a static position and with the playing time stopped. 
But not only. The layout of the basketball court also varies in places. For example, the distance of a three-point arc from the rim in the NBA is 7.24 meters at the point of maximum radius. According to FIBA rules, this distance is 6.71 meters. 
" Cheryshev - about Andorra, son in "Venice" and the Russian team Messi and Ronaldo's last World Cup: will Leo surpass the eternal rival in Qatar? Which of the stars will not be at the World Cup: from Manet to Haaland Valieva's fate will be decided by CAS. How to react to this and what will happen to the Olympic champion now?