Basketball Court Signs | Basketball Court Rules Signs (2024)

FAQs

What are basketball court markings? ›

The lines that run the length of the basketball court and mark the boundary are called the “sidelines", whilst the lines that are marked out behind each backboard are called the “endlines”, or sometimes the “baselines”.

To sign basketball, take both hands with palms wide open and imagine you are holding a basketball. Then pivot both hands back and forth simultaneously, as if you are twisting a basketball as a warm-up exercise right before dribbling it.

Backboard line markings should be 50mm in width and either black or white, depending on the material of the board. The inner rectangle should measure 0.45m x 0.59m. The basketball goal (also known as a ring or hoop) is typically 18 inches (45.72cm) in diameter and must be positioned 3.05m from the floor.

The restrictive area is defined as the four-foot arc underneath the basket where a player cannot draw charges. This rule is in place to stop defenders from staying under the basket while offensive players charge to the net.

Create the Necessary Space Around a Basketball Court

A minimum clearance of three feet is required around the perimeter of the basketball court, however 10 feet is highly recommended.

For all courts, the ceiling must be a minimum of 16 ft high. However, for higher levels of play, you should plan for much more. Working with a professional basketball court installer can help you decide on the perfect measurements.

The straight lines are an even 22 feet from the center of the basket, and on the arc, the distance is 23 feet and nine inches. Starting at the baseline and running 28 feet toward the center of the court, a line bounds the team bench area.

Though the distances differ between all levels of basketball, the 3-point line is universal. The NBA has a 22-foot 3-point line in the corners and a 23-foot, 9-inch line elsewhere.

Both the men's and women's games have basketball court dimensions reflecting the unique dynamics of college basketball. Collegiate courts for both men and women measure 50 feet in width and 94 feet in length, matching the size of NBA and WNBA courts.

How many feet is a free throw line? ›

The areas identified by the lane space markings are 2” by 6” inches. A free throw line shall be drawn (2” wide) across each of the circles indicated in the court diagram. It shall be parallel to the end line and shall be 15' from the plane of the face of the backboard.

Other lines

On NBA floors, two hash marks are drawn at the end lines near the key to mark the area known as the lower defensive box.

The NBA has a 22-foot 3-point line in the corners and a 23-foot, 9-inch line elsewhere. The WNBA and the international game plays with a 20-foot, 6-inch line.

Basketball court: Dimensions and markings

The border markings along the length of the court are called sidelines and the breadth of the court are called endlines or baselines. The key in the basketball court is a rectangular painted area inside the three-point arc.