📏 Basketball Court Size
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A basketball court has standard dimensions used in both recreational and professional play. The court is rectangular with a hoop at each end.
📐 Court Dimensions
Basketball court size can vary slightly depending on the level of play.
FIBA (international):
• length: 28 metres
• width: 15 metres
NBA:
• length: 28.65 metres
• width: 15.24 metres
🏀 Hoop Height
• hoop height: 3.05 metres (10 feet)
• measured from the floor to the rim
This height is standard across almost all levels of basketball.
📍 Court Layout
The basketball court includes several important markings:
• centre circle (for tip-off)
• three-point line
• key (paint area)
• free throw line
• baseline and sidelines
These lines define scoring areas and player positioning.
🎯 Key Area (Paint)
• rectangular area under the hoop
• used for free throws and positioning
• players cannot stay too long in this area (3-second rule)
🔢 Three-Point Line
Shots made from beyond this line are worth 3 points.
• FIBA: 6.75 metres from the hoop
• NBA: 7.24 metres (top of arc)
⚡ Why Court Size Matters
The size of the basketball court affects:
•v spacing and movement
• shooting range
• offensive and defensive strategies
Understanding the court layout helps players improve positioning and decision-making.
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