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FIBA - Article - 2.5.1

  • FIBA - Article - 2.5.1

    Heading: Court     Sub Heading: Boundary Line


    "The court shall be limited by the boundary line, consisting of the endlines and the sidelines. These lines are not part of the court.


    Any obstruction including seated head coach, first assistant coach, substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation membres shall be at least 2 m from the court."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

Source & Governing Body Reference

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