PE_BB

• The Foul Line - For all size courts the 'foul line' is 15 feet in front of the backboard.
• The Key - The key is 12 feet wide and is the same for all basketball courts. The backboard extends 4 feet out over the baseline into the key. A half circle of diameter 6 feet extends from the foul line away from the basket to complete it.
• The 3 Point Line (Arc) - For NBA Basketball Courts the 3 point arc is 22 feet to the center of the rim on the sides with a straight line extending out 16 feet 9 inches from the baseline. Past those points the line extends out 23 feet 9 inches from the center of the rim.
• Line Markings - All line markings on the floor are 2 inches wide and can vary in color.
• Passing - Regardless of which pass is used, certain factors are common to all passes.
• Catching - Receiving the ball is a most important fundamental skill. Many turn overs involve failure to handle a pass properly.
• Dribbling - It is used to advance the ball, break for a basket, or maneuver out of a difficult situation.
• Shooting - The primary objective of the game is to score goals.
• Pivoting - It is a maneuver that protects the ball by keeping the body between the ball and the defensive player.
• BACKBOARD AND RIM

  The regulation height above the ground for the rim (hoop) is 10 feet, and the rim is 18 inches in diameter. The backboards are 6 feet wide (72 inches) by 42 inches tall, with the inner square being 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall.