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It was invented by Eddie Rios Mellado in Vieques, Puerto Rico during the 1940's. My father is from Vieques and he was a student on that era and remebers Mr. Rios' setting the 3 point line.
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Three point line basketball?
The three point line is a line around the perimeter that if you shoot out of it and make it, it counts as 3 points.
How far away is the three point line in basketball?
For internationals, it is between 6.6 and 6.75 metres away.
How many point line are there on a basketball court and what are their point amounts?
7
Following an experiment, Jamie estimates that his probability of making a three-pointer with a basketball is 0.8. If he shoots 160 attempts from the three-point line, how many times can he expect to make a three-point basket A. 32 B. 80 C. 128 D. 160?
128
What are the three undefined terms of geometry?
The three undefined terms are the point,the line and the plane.
Has the three point line affect basketball?
Well, I think you mean what is the three point line... well the three point line in basketball is a designated arc line radiating from the basket. If a player shoots beyond the three point line, it counts as three points while if you shoot inside the three point line, it only counts as two points.
Three point line basketball?
The three point line is a line around the perimeter that if you shoot out of it and make it, it counts as 3 points.
Did most professional basketball players shoot above their heads when they were young?
the three-point line the three-point line
How do you make a 3 in basketball?
shoot beyond the three point line
Is there a different three point line for women's and men's basketball?
Yes
What do you use to paint the three point line on a basketball court?
paint
What are the parts of a basketball court?
The parts of the basketball court are: the three-point line, the key, the base line, the free throw line, the sideline and the half-court line.
What was the basketball 3-pt line used for before it represented the 3-pt line?
Prior to the three point shot being implemented, there was no three point line on the court.
I just dont get it. What the heck is a goal in basketball?
There are no "goals" in basketball. You score by making a two-pointer (inside the three-point line), a three-pointer outside of the three point line), or a free throw which is worth one point( you get those if you get fouled inside the paint).
What is the same of mens basketball and women basketball?
everything is the same except the three point line is farther away in mens basketball
What is the from the three point line to the basket in high school basketball?
31 feet
How far is the sixth grade basketball three point line?
20 feet
