FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

BASKETBALL COURT SIZE

 Basketball Court Size Dimensions
DIMENSIONS AND MARKINGS
o basketball court in the UK

 91.8ft (28m) in length

 49.21ft (15m) wide

 Indoor courts should be 22.96ft (7m) in height.

 2 Basketball Court Markings

o line markings must be 50mm width in a contrasting color to the playing surface.

o 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.

o Baseline and end line - The terms baseline and end line both refer to the ends of the court running
behind the goals. Typically, they measure 15m.

o Midcourt - 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 end line.

o Centre circle - Used for the opening tip-off, the centre circle has a 3.6m diameter.

o 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.

o 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

o 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

o 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 Goal Dimensions

o A number of basketball goal systems are available: wall hinged, ceiling mounted or free-standing
practice goals.
o Blackboard

 Backboards dimensions are 1.8m x 1.22m, with a minimum thickness of 19mm.

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  either timber or transparent material and must be fitted with padding at all levels above
U16. line markings should be 50mm in width and either black or white, depending on
the material of the board.
 inner rectangle should measure 0.45m x 0.59m.

o Goals
 The basketball goal (AKA ring or hoop) is typically
 18 inches (45.72cm) in diameter
 positioned 3.05m from the floor.
 Nets are typically white and suspended from the ring.They should be no shorter than
45cm.

DIMENSIONS OF A Why is knowing the dimensions of a basketball important?

BASKETBALL
 Basketballs come in several different sizes,
 wrong size can adversely affect player development over time, whereas the right size will help players
achieve their full potential.
 determine what size is ideal for your level of play
 different leagues have various restrictions regarding the size, material, and color of game balls they permit.
 weight of a basketball, which is largely determined by its size, is an important aspect of the game, and even
the slightest difference in size and weight can impact a player's shot, pass, or dribble.

Basketball Materials
 consider whether the play will be primarily outdoor or indoor
 indoor basketballs- full-grain leather
o strongest and most durable leather
o since grain is tight it resist moisture very well
o Most expensive
o NBA 2006 replace by composite
o Use in NBA/WNBA

 outdoor basketballs-rubber
o street ball
o durable enough for outdoor
o excellent grip, even in rain/dirt (withstand weather conditions)
o inexpensive
o available in many colors and patterns
o ideal for street and casual play

 indoor/outdoor: composite/synthetic leather

o indoor/outdoor
o more durable than leather
o maintain all the pliability and grip of traditional leather construction while being durable enough
to withstand dirt, moisture, and other elements, ultimately extending the life and playability of
the basketball.
o most popular
o does need prolonged usage for the material to break in

 High-quality basketballs

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 o genuine leather or composite leather (cheap balls are made of rubber).
o Use in NBA/WNBA
Standard Ball
 Basketball sizes vary for different ages, genders, and levels of play.
 The official NBA and competitive professional basketball:
o 29.5” | 74.9 cm in circumference
o diameter between 9.43”-9.51” | 24-24.2 cm.
o inflated to a pressure between 7.5-8.5 PSI
o cannot exceed the maximum weight of 22 ounces.
Other sizes
 SIZE 6
o Intermediate ball: official for WPBA, WNBA, college,HS
o Women’s ages 12 and above
o Mens ages 12-14
o Circumference: 28.5’’ | 72.5cm
o Weight: 20 ounces (max)
 SIZE 5
o Junior ball
o Kids age 9 & under
o Circumference: 27.5’’ | 69.9 cm
o Weight: 17 ounces (max)
 SIZE 4
o “child ball” small children around the ages of 4-8.
o Circumference: 25.5”| 64.77 cm
o Weight: 14 oz (max)
 SIZE 3
o Younger or baby
o 22” | 55.9 cmbasketballs
o Weight: 10 oz (max)
o deal for the youngest of players and the young at heart.

FIBA RULES IN Backstop Unit

BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT There shall be 2 backstop units, 1 placed at each end of the playing court and each consisting of the following
parts :
o 1 backboard
o 1 basket ring with a ring mounting plate
o 1 basket net
o 1 backboard support structure
o Padding
 Backboard - For Level 1 the backboards shall be made of non - reflective laminated safety glass or
tempered glass, with a thickness of between 11.8 mm and 13.5 mm, with a flat front surface.
o The backboards shall measure 1,800 mm ( + a maximum of 30 mm ) horizontally and 1,050
mm ( + a maximum of 20 mm ) vertically, including the frame.
o All lines in the backboard shall be white, if the backboards are transparent.
o Boundary line around the border and an additional rectangle behind the ring.
o Red light, yellow light (light strip)
 Basket Ring
o Made of solid steel and have an inside diameter of 450mm - 459mm
o Painted orange within specific color spectrums
o Have its metal 16mm – 20mm in diameter
o The net shall be attached to each ring in 12 places.
o Fixed to the backboard support structures
o Pressure release rings/mechanism

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  Basket Net
o Made of white cord with 12 loops attached to the rings
o 400mm – 450mm in length
o Check the ball momentarily as it passes through the basket
 Backboard Support Structure
o Level 1 – only mobile or floor-fixed backboard support structure.
o Level 2 – ceiling mounted and wall-mounted
o Any movement must be prevented
 Padding
o The backboard and backboard support structure must be padded (single solid color, same both
sides).
Signals
There shall be at least 2 separate signals, with distinctly different and loud sounds.
 One for the scorer - manually controlled
 One for the shot clock operator – automatic
Player Foul Marker
 The 5 player foul markers provided for the timer shall be :
o Of white color
o With numbers a minimum of 200 mm in length and 100 mm in width
o Numbered from 1 to 5 ( 1 to 4 in black and the number 5 in red ) on both sides III.4
Team Foul Markers
 The 2 team foul markers provided for the timer shall be :
o Of red color
o A minimum of 350 mm in height and of 200 mm in width
o Used to indicate the number of fouls up to 4 and be red after the ball becomes live again after
the 4th team foul was committed to showing that a team has reached the team foul penalty
situation.
Alternating Possession Arrow
 The alternating possession arrow device ( Diagram 11 ) provided for the scorer shall:
o Have an arrow of a minimum length of 100 mm and height of 100 m
o Display on the front side an arrow, illuminated in bright red color when switched on, showing
the direction of the alternating possession III.
Playing Floor
 The playing floor surface shall be made of :
o Permanent wooden flooring ( Levels 1 and 2 )
o Mobile wooden flooring ( Levels 1 and 2 )
o Permanent synthetic flooring ( Level 2 )
o Mobile synthetic flooring ( Level 2 )
 The playing floor shall :
o Be a minimum length of 32,000 mm and a minimum width of 19,000 mm
o Have an anti-glare surface

Playing court
 As per the Official Basketball Rules, the playing court shall be marked by:

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 o 50mm lines
o A further boundary line having a minimum width of 2,000mm. The scorer’s table with a
minimum of 6,000mm in length and 800mm in height. The height of the ceiling or the lowest
obstruction above the playing court shall be a minimum of 7m.
Lighting
 The venue must be designed for television broadcasting while minimizing the glare for players and
referees. The playing court shall be uniformly and adequately lit. The illuminance level must be
calculated and must comply with the official rules.
Whistles
 The referee’s whistle shall meet the decibel and frequency requirements
o Thus, the whistle shall:
o Be able to withstand repeated use at a high pressure.
o Be able to withstand repeated dropping.
Advertising Boards
 Advertising boards may be located around the playing court and shall be located at a minimum distance
of 2,000mm from the endlines and sidelines. They may be located on all sides around the playing court.
With those along the endlines have a minimum gap of 900mm on each side. So people may be able to
come through.
Spectator Areas
 The spectator areas shall:
o Allow the free movement of the public, including persons with disability.
o Enable spectators to have a comfortable view of the event.
o Have unobstructed lines of visibility from all seats.
o Be designed without sharp edges/corners, for all accessible parts.
BASKETBALL GAME CLOCK  High school games
AND SHOT CLOCK
o consist of four quarters lasting eight minutes each
o four-minute overtime periods if necessary

 College basketball
o rules call for two 20-minute halves,
o five-minute overtime periods if necessary

 NBA games
o divided into 12-minute quarters, with five-minute overtime periods if necessary
STARTING AND STOPPING CLOCK
 The clock starts when a player touches the ball after the official tosses it for the initial jump ball.
 The clock is only stopped by the officials to indicate a number of things, including:
1. A foul
2. Atimeout
3. Aviolation
4. Ball going out of bounds and away from play
5. An injured player is down on the floor
 The clock starts again when it's touched inbounds after a throw-in, or when a player touches the ball on
are bound after a missed free throw.

END GAME RULES

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  Some timing rules change toward the end of the game:
o The clock stops during the last minute of the second half plus overtime periods in college after
a made basket, and starts again once a player touches the ball inbounds following the ensuing
throw-in
o In the NBA, this rule applies to the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and any overtime
periods
o There is no similar rule in high school basketball
LAST SHOT RULE
 In high school and college basketball, if there are three-tenths of a second or less left on the clock,
players may not catch and shoot the ball for a successful field goal.
 A player may only tap or deflect the ball into the basket for the shot to be counted. A shot will only be
counted if it leaves the shooter's hand before time expires.
SCOREBOARD  In 1934, a basketball scoreboard with a clock and two nails for displaying the score was introduced.
Since their introduction in the '50s, electronic scoreboards have been wired with several cables leading
to the scorer's table and the press box.
 Basketball Scoreboards will display the time remaining in the game OR the length of your quarter (which
is required in FIBA and NBA). Scoreboards also display the score of both teams, the number of timeouts
requested, and the number of team fouls each team has