| When we talk about basketball, people always argue | | | | size on a street court usually varies and may not |
| about legends and recent plays; basketball is often | | | | have an exact size, but are usually based on standard |
| dubbed to be one of the best sports of all time. | | | | outdoor courts. |
| Often being played by men, these are the grounds | | | | Free Throw Lane |
| which they show their skills. You can always find a | | | | On both ends of the playing court, there is a free |
| basketball court near your neighborhood or anywhere | | | | throw lane, which measures 12 feet wide and 15 feet |
| in populated places. The playing court is where you | | | | long. The distance of the lane to the three point arc |
| can play the game; this section elaborates the | | | | line is 4.9 feet. And also, the bottom block from the |
| characteristics of the basketball court. | | | | baseline is 4 feet. This is where players get a free |
| Materials | | | | chance of scoring when fouled, usually getting 2 free |
| The court consists of a rectangular area with | | | | shots depending on the foul. |
| baskets at each end. There are variations of the | | | | Three point arc line |
| court when playing professional or street. A usual | | | | This line is 20 feet from the basket; this is often one |
| composition of an indoor court is composed of | | | | of the most difficult shots in the game of basketball |
| polished maple wood or any variations of hardwoods. | | | | because of distance alone. On basketball courts, the |
| Outdoor courts are often made out of asphalt, | | | | distance varies from college range and international or |
| blacktop, cement or similar materials. | | | | court size, but still proves to be very challenging to |
| There are baskets at both ends, usually made of | | | | get a score outside this arc line. |
| metal hoops with a dangling net to support the ball | | | | There is also another kind of playing court which is |
| going down. The hoops are then attached to a | | | | often used on the streets called half-court basketball. |
| rectangular backboard. | | | | These are one of the most common courts that you |
| Size | | | | can find in neighborhoods, often being a practice |
| Shapes and sizes of basketball courts differ, but the | | | | court. These are usually made up of the same |
| standard NBA (National Basketball Association) court | | | | materials being used on other outdoor and indoor |
| is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide and the baskets are | | | | courts. |
| 10 feet above the playing court. The playing court | | | | |