Lesson Proper for Week 2

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The Basketball Court

The playing court shall have a flat, hard surface free from obstructions with dimension of 28 meters in
length by 15 meters in width measured from the inner edge of the boundary line.

Lines
All lines are white, 5cm wide and clearly visible.

Free Throw Lane

The free throw lane is a rectangle in a team's front court and used to line up players during a free
throw. The standard free throw lane is 19 feet long by 12 feet wide. The player shooting the free
throw stands at the top of the lane, while other players stand in marked spots along each side of the
lane.

Three-Point Line
The three-point line is a semicircle that surrounds the basket area on each team's side of the court.
Players who stand behind the line and make a field goal are given three points instead of the standard
two points for a regular field goal.

Boundary Line
The playing court is limited by the boundary line, consisting of endlines and the side lines. These lines
are not part of the playing court. Any obstruction including seated team bench personnel is at least
2m from the playing court.

Center Jump Circle

The center jump circle is where the game action starts and has a radius of 6 feet. All players other
than the two jumpers must stand outside the circle until the ball is tipped. The center jump circle is
not used at any other point in the game other than the opening tip and if a tip is needed to start an
overtime period.

Division Line
The division line is a line running the width of the middle court that divides it into two equal sections.
In high school and college, a team has 10 seconds to get the ball across the division line, also known
as the half court line. In the NBA, the time requirement is eight seconds.

Team Bench Areas

The team bench areas are marked outside the playing court limited by 2 lines. There must be 14 seats
available in the team bench area for the team bench personnel which includes coaches, assistant
coaches, substitutes, excluded players and team followers.
Basket
The basket -- one on each end of the floor -- is made up of a backboard and a ring that holds a net,

which is designed to check the ball as it passes through the basket. The standard basketball backboard
is 72 inches wide and is positioned 4 feet inside the baseline. The hoop, or ring, stands 10 feet off the
floor and is 18 inches in diameter.

The Ball
Basketballs are made with synthetic materials such as rubber, polyester, and nylon in combination
with leather. In NBA, the pressure of the ball must be between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds per square inch.
The size of the ball measures 29.5 inches around circumference.

Shot Clock
The device that used to keep track of the amount of time the offense is allowed to have the ball. The
shot clock lasts 24 second in the National and International game.

The Jersey
Jersey is important to a player’s identity on the court. It includes your name on the back that identify
who you are.

Shoes
The shoes are the most essential piece of wear in basketball. A good pair of shoes will give you an
edge on the court while providing extra safety. The stability will allow you to move laterally and
perform quick cuts to beat defensive players.

Shorts
Shorts is another piece of wear essential uniform in basketball.

Socks
Socks are importance to prevent friction between your feet and your shoes. Having a nice pair of
socks will prevent blisters from forming on your heels and toes.