free throw line
Foul shot spot
The free throw line is the line on a basketball court from which foul shots are taken, fifteen feet from the basket.
Players must shoot without crossing it until the ball hits the rim.
Also called the foul line or, informally, the charity stripe.
- foulOffensive or illegal
- foul shotUnguarded penalty basket attempt
- charity stripeBasketball free throw line
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