ASSIGNMENT 2
kumar vardaan
2k19/ME/129
Basketball Court Size Dimensions
and Markings
Playing area of court?
The playing area of a basketball court in the
UK is 91.8ft (28m) in length and 49.21ft
(15m) wide. Indoor court should be 22.96ft
(7m) in height.
How long is a basketball court?
The length of a basketball court is 28m. These measurements
can be reduced to 26m for Premier, Club and Community
courts where only smaller spaces are available.
How wide is a basketball court?
The width of an International-standard bas-
ketball court in the UK is usually 15m. The
court lines can be reduced by no more than
1m (14m) if required for lower levels of play.
What is the total area of a basketball court?
The total area of a professional basketball court is 420m². The
minimum area allowed under Basketball England's guidance is
364m². These measurements apply to both indoor and outdoor
courts.
The addition of 2.05m run-offs and 2m for teams and officials on the
sideline increases the total area to 677.31m².
Basketball court markings
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.
Baseline and endline
The terms baseline and endline both refer to the ends of the
court running behind the goals. Typically they measure 15m.
Mid court
This is the halfway mark on the court and is used to denote the of-
fensive playing area during a game. On a full-sized court, the mid
court line would be 14m from each endline.
Centre circle
Used for the opening tip off, the centre circle has a 3.6m diameter.
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.
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.
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.
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
How long is a basketball game?
The average NBA basketball game lasts between
two and two and a half hours. Although there are
only 48 total minutes of time on the clock in an
NBA game, the regulation time is stopped often
for fouls, timeouts, and when the ball is out of
bounds.
What is a triple double in basketball?
A triple-double in basketball is a term used to describe the
impactful performance of a player that achieved a double-digit
number in three of the five statistical basketball categories of
points, assists, rebounds, steals, and blocked shots.
How many periods are in basketball?
College basketball games are played with two 20 minute periods,
while professional NBA basketball games consist of four quarters of
12 minutes each.
BASKETBALL SIZES
BASKETBALL MATERIALS
Rubber Basketballs
Durable enough for outdoor use
Excellent grip, even in rain /dirt Inexpensive
Available in many colors and patterns
Ideal for street basketball and casual play
Composite Basketballs
Sometimes called “Synthetic Basketballs”
Appropriate for indoor/outdoor use
More durable than leather
Most popular basketball type
HOW MANY REFEREES ARE THERE IN A
BASKETBALL GAME?
Basketball is a sport that is played with five players per team,
while the game is controlled by 2 referees. In some competitions,
generally, the important or decisive parties, usually one more
referee is added, thus making a total of 3 so that in this way there
is a main referee and two assistants.
Basketball Rules
Officials
1. The officials are in complete charge of the
game. Their judgment is not to be questioned
or challenged in any way.
2. The captain's of each team are the only
individuals allowed to speak with the officials
throughout the course of the game.
Player Conduct
1. All players are to conduct themselves in an appropriate and
sportsmanlike fashion.
2. No player has the right to verbally or physically abuse
officials, scorers, or other players.
3. The captain is responsible for the actions of each of his
teammates. Should anyone on a team get into a fight, that
player's team will forfeit their season and lose their eligibility for
the playoffs.
Players Eligibility
1. All current students, faculty, staff and Fordham alumni are
eligible to play. IDs must be presented when asked for.
2. Players may only participate in one co-rec team and one
men's or women's team. You may not play on two men's or two
women's teams. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a
forfeit for each of the games the offending person was involved
in.
Number of Players and Substitutions
1. There is a maximum of five players on
the floor at one time. A minimum of three
players may finish a game. You must have
at least four players to start a game.
2. Co-rec teams must have two females on
the court at all times.
3. Substitutions may only be made when
there is a dead ball situation. Substitutes
must notify the officials when they want to
enter a game.
Start of Game and Game Time
1. A 5-minute grace period from the scheduled starting time
will be allowed before a forfeit is declared. The referee's watch
is the official timepiece.
2. Games are played with two 20-minute halves. It will be
running time except for the last two minutes of the second half
when the clock will be stopped for all dead balls.
3. Halftime will be two minutes.
4. Each team will get two 30-second timeouts per half. Timeouts
do not carry over.
