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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on March 17th, 2007
G'day toxicity9095,
Thank you for your question.
The NBA free throw line is 4.5 metres or 15 feet from the backboard. However, it is 13 feet from the front of the rim.
I have attached sources for your reference.
Regards
Reference
Wikipedia Free Throw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_throw
NBA Rules
http://www.nba.com/analysis/rules_9.html?nav=ArticleList
Better Basketball
http://www.betterbasketball.com/basketball-court-dimensions/
by Stableboy on March 17th, 2007
15 feet from the backboard. This is standard for all basketball, although some very young children may play with a shorter line.
by Gari on July 30th, 2008
15 feet (from the floor directly underneath the backboard) to the FT line. why? just because it's most suitable way the game was designed.
by stinkystellajr on February 3rd, 2008
15 feet.
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