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    The document defines and describes various areas of a basketball court, including: The three second area below the free throw line where offensive players cannot remain for more than three seconds. The block and elbow areas near the lane lines and free throw line which are strategically important. The free throw line extended which coaches use to establish defensive rules. Additional areas described include the top of the circle, wings, corners, short corner, and front and back court distinctions.

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    The document defines and describes various areas of a basketball court, including: The three second area below the free throw line where offensive players cannot remain for more than three seconds. The block and elbow areas near the lane lines and free throw line which are strategically important. The free throw line extended which coaches use to establish defensive rules. Additional areas described include the top of the circle, wings, corners, short corner, and front and back court distinctions.

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    The document defines and describes various areas of a basketball court, including: The three second area below the free throw line where offensive players cannot remain for more than three seconds. The block and elbow areas near the lane lines and free throw line which are strategically important. The free throw line extended which coaches use to establish defensive rules. Additional areas described include the top of the circle, wings, corners, short corner, and front and back court distinctions.

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    Each area of the court has its own name.

    It is very important to use the proper


    terminology when describing these areas.
    The court areas of a typical basketball court include:
    Three Second Area
    This is the area below the free throw line and between the lane lines. It is sometimes
    called the "Paint" since, in most gyms, it is painted. If any offensive player remains in
    this area for more than three seconds it is a violation and the other team gets the ball.
    Note: Some professional leagues, like the NBA, also limit the defensive players to three
    seconds in this area as well.
    Block
    The block is a buffer area painted on the lane lines separating offensive and defensive
    players during a free throw attempt. Additionally, it is a very strategic area during the
    game. Any player - offensive or defensive - establishing a position on the block gains a
    definite advantage.
    Elbow
    The elbow is the area of the court where the free throw line meets the lane line. Like the
    "Block", the Elbows become important on dribble penetration. Any player - offense or
    defense - who gets to the elbow first will gain an advantage.
    Free Throw Line Extended
    This imaginary line represents the extension of the free throw line across the width of the
    court. Most coaches use it to establish defensive rules. When the ball is above the free
    throw line extended a certain rule applies. When the ball is below it another rule
    applies. It is also used as a reference for offensive player alignment.
    Top Of Circle (Key)
    The top of circle is the area straight out from the basket just outside the free throw circle.
    It is use primarily as a reference for aligning offensive and defensive players. It is also a
    favorite spot from which many players like to shoot.
    Wing
    The wing area is located on the side of the court near the free throw line extended. Wing
    areas are designated "Ballside" or Weakside" according to the location of the player with
    the ball. The wing on the same side as the ball handler is the "Ballside or Strongside"
    wing. The wing on the side away from the ball handler is the "Weakside" wing.
    Corner
    The "Corner" is primarily used to designate the area where the sideline and baseline
    meet. This is another favorite area from which players like to shoot. It is usually an open
    area when zone defense is played. However, it is also an area where the defense can
    readily trap an offensive player with the ball.
    Short Corner
    The short corner is an area along the baseline half way between the sideline and the lane
    line. It is a strategic offensive area especially used against zone defenses.
    4' Restricted Area (Pro)
    In professional basketball there is a semi-circular 4' restraining area in front of the
    basket. No offensive charges can be taken by defenders when they are positioned on or
    inside this area.

    Front Court
    The term Front Court is used to denote the offensive end of the court from the midcourt
    line to the baseline.
    Back Court
    Back Court is used to denote the area behind the mid court line. It includes the half of the
    court from the midcourt line back to the endline. Once the ball is advanced across the
    midcourt line into the front court, it cannot go back into the Back Court.
    Court Dimensions High School College International NBA WNBA
    Court Length 85' 94'
    28m
    (91'10")
    94' 94'
    Court Width 50' 50'
    15m
    (49'2.5")
    50' 50'
    Lane Width 12' 12'
    4.9m
    (16')
    16' 12'
    Three Point Line 19'9" 19'9"
    6.25m
    (20'6.1")
    23'9" 19'9"
    Period Time (Number of
    Periods)
    8min (4) 20min (2) 10min (4)
    12min
    (4)
    10min
    (4)
    Shot Clock
    30 seconds
    (Girls)
    35 seconds
    Men
    30 seconds
    Women
    24 seconds
    24
    seconds
    30
    seconds
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