The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officating, equipment and procedures of basketball. The international rules are governed by the Technical Commission of the International Basketball Federation. Most leagues, including the National Basketball Association, govern their own rules.
1895: The free throw line was officially placed 15 feet (4.6 m) from the basket. Before this, many gyms had the line 20 feet (6.1 m) from the basket.
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FIBA vs. U.S. Rules - from Anthony's Page - Rules comparison.
Official WNBA Rules - Court dimensions and equipment, officials and their duties, players, substitutes and coaches, scoring and timing, putting ball in play, 30-second clock, throw-ins, violation and penalties, goaltending, fouls. Comments on the rules.
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Rule No.1 - Court Dimensions - Equipment
Rule No. 2 - Officials and their Duties
Rule No. 3 - Players, Substitutes and Coaches
Rule No. 4 - Definitions
Rule No. 5 - Scoring and Timing
Rule No. 6 - Putting Ball in Play - ]
WNBA Rules Chart - Comparison to NBA and NCAA Rules - Useful chart showing the rules differences between WNBA, NBA and NCAA basketball rules.
Meta Description: [ RULE: FREE THROW POSITIONS (Mandatory Spots) NCAA: Only bottom two lane spaces must be occupied by opponents of the free throw shooter. All players must be above the free throw line extended and behind the 3 pt. line NBA: Bottom four spaces (starting ]
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