How far is it from the free throw line to the backboard?

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	How far is it from the free throw line to the backboard? By lebronjames Asked Apr 15 2004 6:03PM	2 Pts Rate Question

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by keithold thanks all baggers on Mar 17, 2007 at 12:48 pm Permalink

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
Better Basketball
http://www.betterbasketball.com/basketball-court-dimensions/

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by Stableboy on Mar 17, 2007 at 12:45 pm Permalink

15 feet from the backboard. This is standard for all basketball, although some very young children may play with a shorter line.

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by Gari on Jul 30, 2008 at 8:16 am Permalink

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.

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by stinkystellajr on Feb 3, 2008 at 8:00 am Permalink

15 feet.