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The distance to the three-point line from the center of the basket varies depending on the level or league, and has changed several times. These are the current distances, with the league or level using each distance: 19.75 ft (6.02 m): High schools (US) 21.65 ft (6.60 m) to 22.15 ft (6.75 m): FIBA and NCAA
A three-point field goal (also 3-pointer, three, or triple) is a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for field goals made within the three-point line and the one point for each made free ...
Regulation backboards are 6 feet (1.83 m) wide by 3.5 feet (1.07 m) tall. All basketball rims (hoops) are 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter. The inner rectangle on the backboard is 24 inches (61 cm) wide by 18 inches (46 cm) tall, and helps a shooter determine the proper aim and banking for either a layup or distance shot. [1] [2]
1. To throw or bounce the ball to a teammate. 2. The act of passing to a teammate. pass and chase. 1. To pass the ball to another teammate and immediately follow the pass to either pick and roll, slip by, accept a handoff back, or other basketball moves.
More: Baxter's sportsmanship gives Indiana 3-point leader a proper bow to high school career. Nickerson is also the Twin Lakes' career leader in points. This season she averaged 20 points and 5.2 ...
Twin Lakes senior Olivia Nickerson (center) basks in the moment of becoming the Indiana high school 3-point career leader with her father/coach Troy Nickerson (left) and Twin Lakes head coach Brad ...
The goal is placed 10 feet (3.05 m) above the court. Originally a basket was used (thus "basket-ball"), so the ball had to be retrieved after each made shot. Today a hoop with an open-bottom hanging net is used instead. In the Men's leagues, such as the NBA, mens college basketball, and high school, they use a size seven basketball.
The junior matched her season-high with 23 points (8-of-12 shooting) on Dec. 29 vs. Blackford, then reset it a day later with 32 points vs. Southwestern (Shelbyville).