Basketball Court Measurement Quiz

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    Who Created the game of Basketball? 

    • Albert Einstein
    • Dr. James Naismith
    • Senda Berenson
    • George Washington
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What do you know about basketball court measurement? Do you think you can pass this quiz? A professional NBA (National Basketball Association) court is 94 by 50 feet (28.7 by 15.2 m). Courts are comprised of a few significant components. These include the baskets, the three-point arcs, free-throw foul lines, and the half-court line. Take this test and find out if you are an expert when it comes to basketball court measurement.

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  • 2. 
    How high is a standard High School rim from the floor? - ProProfs

    How high is a standard High School rim from the floor?

    • 8ft

    • 9ft

    • 10ft

    • 12ft

    Correct Answer
    A. 10ft
    Explanation
    Back in 1901, in Springfield, Massachusetts, all gymnasium facilities were uniform, and called for the running track to be placed 10 feet off of the gym floor in every gym. So when James Naismith nailed his peach basket to the running track — the official height of a basketball basket thenceforth became 10 feet.

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  • 3. 
    How wide is a standard High School Basketball Court from sideline to sideline? - ProProfs

    How wide is a standard High School Basketball Court from sideline to sideline?

    • 50 ft

    • 47 ft

    • 60 ft

    • 62 ft

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 ft
    Explanation
    High school courts are 50 feet wide by 84 feet long.

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  • 4. 
    How wide is a basketball Hoop? - ProProfs

    How wide is a basketball Hoop?

    • 16 inches

    • 18 inches

    • 20 inches

    • 22 inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 18 inches
    Explanation
    All basketball rims (hoops) are 18 inches in diameter. A women's ball is about 9.23 inches in diameter and a men's ball is about 9.55 inches in diameter. So, almost two women's balls will fit in the rim at the same time, Wow! The regulation women's ball is a minimum 28.5 inches round (the circumference), which is 1 inch smaller than the men's ball which is 29.5 inches round.

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  • 5. 
    The Radius of the Center Court Circle and the Free Throw Circle have the same dimensions.  What is their Radius? - ProProfs

    The Radius of the Center Court Circle and the Free Throw Circle have the same dimensions.  What is their Radius?

    • 12 feet

    • 10 feet

    • 8 feet

    • 6 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 feet
    Explanation
    The Center Circle and Free Throw Circle have a radius of 6 feet; therefore, their diameter is 12 feet. The Center Circle is only used to start the game with a jump ball. On jump balls, non-jumpers must remain outside the circle until the ball is tapped by one of the jumpers.

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  • 6. 

    The Free Throw Line is 15 ft from the_____________

    • Edge of the Baseline

    • Front of the Backboard

    • Center of the Rim

    • Front of the Rim

    Correct Answer
    A. Front of the Backboard
    Explanation
    The foul line (Free Throw line) is 15 feet from the Front of the backboard. To teach proper shooting techniques, the Leagues, for youth players, allows 7 and 8 year old players to use an 8-foot high basket. They use a free throw line that is 12 feet 10 inches from the front of the backboard.

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  • 7. 
    What is the length of a standard High School Basketball Court from baseline to baseline? - ProProfs

    What is the length of a standard High School Basketball Court from baseline to baseline?

    • 100 feet

    • 74 feet

    • 94 feet

    • 84 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 84 feet
    Explanation
    The standard size of a High School Basketball court is typically 84 feet long and 50 feet wide. Some Junior High School court will measure 74 feet long and 42 feet wide.

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  • 8. 

    How far is the three-point line (Arc) from the center of the rim to the top of the key for a high-school court?

    • 19 feet 9 inches

    • 20 feet 3 inches

    • 22 feet 2 inches

    • 24 feet 5 inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 19 feet 9 inches
    Explanation
    The 3 Point Line (Arc): High School – the 3 point arc is 19 feet 9 inches at the top of the key also there is a straight line extending out 5 feet 3 inches (63 inches) from the baseline in the corner.

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  • 9. 
    Going down the lane line, What is the length of the space between the end of one hash mark to the beginning of the next? - ProProfs

    Going down the lane line, What is the length of the space between the end of one hash mark to the beginning of the next?

    • 12 inches (or 1 foot)

    • 18 inches (or 1 1/2 foot)

    • 24 inches (or 2 feet)

    • 36 inches (or 3 feet)

    Correct Answer
    A. 36 inches (or 3 feet)
    Explanation
    The length of the space between the end of one hash mark to the beginning of the next is 36 inches (or 3 feet). This can be inferred from the given options, where each option represents a different length in inches and feet. The correct answer is the option that corresponds to the longest length, which is 36 inches or 3 feet.

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  • 10. 
    What is the width across of the Paint? - ProProfs

    What is the width across of the Paint?

    Correct Answer
    12
    Explanation
    This is the rectangle area below the free-throw line between the lane lines to the baseline. It is sometimes called the "Paint" since, in most gyms, it is painted (red in PRES Gym). If any offensive player remains in this area for more than three seconds, it is a violation, and the other team gets the ball. Note: The NBA also limits the defensive players to three seconds in this area as well.

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  • 11. 
    Who started Women's Basketball?  - ProProfs

    Who started Women's Basketball? 

    Correct Answer
    Senda Berenson
    Explanation
    Women's basketball began in the winter of 1892 at Smith College. Senda Berenson, an instructor at Smith, taught basketball to her students, hoping the activity would improve their physical health.[1] Basketball's early adherents were affiliated with YMCAs and colleges throughout the United States, and the game quickly spread throughout the country. However, Berenson was taking risks simply in teaching the game to women. She worried a little about the women suffering from "nervous fatigue" if games were too strenuous for them. And, in order to keep it "acceptable" for women to play at all, she taught modified rules. These included a court divided into three areas and nine players per team. Three players were assigned to each area (guard, center, forward) and could not cross the line into another area. The ball was moved from section to section by passing or dribbling. Players were limited to three dribbles and could hold the ball for three seconds. No snatching or batting the ball away from a player was allowed. A center jump was required after each score. Peach baskets and the soccer ball were the equipment. Uniforms consisted of attire similar to school uniforms, including long baggy shorts. Meanwhile, current women's basketball uniforms consist of a jersey and gym shorts. Variations of Berenson’s rules spread across the country via YMCAs and colleges. The first intercollegiate women's basketball game was played between teams from Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, in 1896.

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Danielle Shafer |Basketball Coach |
Danielle Shafer holds a Master's degree in Marketing from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Coaching from Urbana University. With a passion for sports education and community involvement, she volunteered at Special Olympics events from January 2012 to teach basketball and directed camps like the Wayne High School Basketball Camp in May 2012.

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