FIBA - Article - 2.5.2
FIBA - Article - 2.5.2
Heading: Court Sub Heading: Centre line, centre circle and free-throw semi-circles
"The centre line shall be marked parallel to the endlines from teh mid-point of the sidelines. It shall extend 0.15 m beyond each sideline. The centre line is part of the backcourt.
The centre circle shall be market in the centre of the court and have a radius of 1.80 m measured to the outer edge of the circumference.
The free-throw semi-circles shall be marked on the court with a radius of 1.80 m measured to the outer edge of the circumference and with their centres at the mid-point of the free-throw lines (Diagram 3)."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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