Basketball Mechanics

Basketball Mechanics

Court Stats

Uniforms

Ball Phisics

Court

Players are free to wear shoes from the manufacturer of their choice, or enter into contractual agreements with a manufacturer of their choice, in which case displaying the manufacturer's logo on the shoe is allowed, but this is the only part of the uniform where this advertising practice is allowed. Long compression socks, tights and stockings are not allowed. NBA rules place no restrictions on how long stockings can be.

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Overall, the court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. The NBA three-point line is 23 feet, 9 inches away at the top of the key and 22 feet away at the corners. In men's college basketball, this line moves in to 20 feet, 9 inches away all the way around. In women's college basketball and in high school basketball, this line is 19 feet, 9 inches away. And at all levels, the free-throw line is 15 feet away from the basket.

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Players are required to keep jerseys tucked inside pants at all times. They may not wear a t-shirt under their uniform. Player jerseys must be numbered on the front and back, and the color of the number must contrast with the color of the shirt. Numbers may not be smaller than 3/4 inches wide, and 6 inches high on both front and back. Player's name must be on the back of the jersey, and letters must not be higher than 2 inches. In general, home team wears light-colored jerseys, visitors dark.

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Dribbling

Fouls

The proper mechanics for dribbling a basketball require that you keep the ball low and close to your body in order to make it as difficult as possible for the defender to steal the ball. Spread your fingers out wide and attempt to dribble with just your fingertips for greater control. Once you pick up your dribble, you are allowed two steps and are not allowed to dribble again. Taking more than two steps will result in a traveling violation, while dribbling again will result in a double dribble. The consequence of each offense is that the opposing team will be awarded possession.

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Hoop

The basketball hoop attaches to the backboard. The NBA requires that this backboard measure 6 feet by 3.5 feet and have a 2-inch wide rectangle centered behind the ring, measuring 24 inches by 18 inches. The hoop must be 18 inches in diameter with a 15- to 18-inch white cord net. When attached to the backboard, the upper edge of the hoop must measure exactly 10 feet above the floor.

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Charging. An offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player. The ball is given to the team that the foul was committed upon.

Blocking. Blocking is illegal personal contact resulting from a defender not establishing position in time to prevent an opponent's drive to the basket.

Flagrant foul. Violent contact with an opponent. This includes hitting, kicking, and punching. This type of foul results in free throws plus the offense retaining possession of the ball after the free throws.

Intentional foul. When a player makes physical contact with another player with no reasonable effort to steal the ball. It is a judgment call for the officials.

Technical foul. Technical foul. A player or a coach can commit this type of foul. It does not involve player contact or the ball but is instead about the 'manners' of the game. Foul language, obscenity, obscene gestures, and even arguing can be considered a technical foul, as can technical details regarding filling in the scorebook improperly or dunking during warm-ups.

Shooting

To properly shoot a basketball, have your feet shoulder-width apart and pointing directly toward the basket. Your shoulders should be squared to the basket as well. Your lead foot should be just in front of the other and in line with the basket. The elbow of your lead hand should be in line with this foot as you raise the ball to shoot. This will help assure that the ball will follow the direction of your foot and elbow, which should both be directly in line with the basket. Place your weak hand on the side of the ball during your shooting motion for greater stability prior to your release.

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