Free throw distance

A free throw is a type of shot with specific characteristics. Free throws are always taken from the same spot, the free throw distance is on a line which is located at 4.60 meters from the backboard and 5.80 meters from the baseline.

When is a free throw taken?

Free throws are awarded when a foul is called and it has been called by the referees inside the area.

It should be noted that if the player was in the act of shooting when the foul was called, they will be penalized with free throws. If it was a 2-point play, there will be 2 free throws, and if it is a 3-point play, there will be 3 free throws. free throws are always worth 1 point on the scoreboard if made, it is the shot that scores the fewest points in a basketball game, but that does not make it any less important. 

Are there rules for taking free throws in basketball?

Once the play has been called by the referee, we receive the ball, no more than 5 seconds can pass from the moment we receive it. In case more than 5 seconds pass, the free throw, no matter how much it was made, is invalid.

Another fundamental rule in free throws is not to step on the line until the ball touches the basket, in the event that it does not touch the basket, we must wait for the ball to touch the ground to be able to cross the line. If we step on the line too early, the free throw will be invalid.